The importance of family support for children with special needs
Children with special needs require a deep understanding of their necessities and thoughtful guidance from their families. The family is not only the first environment in which a child grows but also the primary source of emotional support and care. This support enhances effective communication with the community and allows for specialized care for their mental and physical health through early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, contributing to better meeting their needs.
Jawad’s family was a role model in this matter, as they showed a deep understanding of their child’s needs and provided the necessary health and psychological care. By visiting the Kurdish Red Crescent prosthetics and rehabilitation center, the child received psychological support and physical therapy. Additionally, two lower limbs were manufactured for him, which significantly helped him integrate with his peers and manage his daily activities better.
Abu Khashab Primary Healthcare Center Services
Every day, the Kurdish Red Crescent center in the Abu Khashab camp, located east of Deir ez-Zor, receives about 120 IDPs. Each clinic in the center (internal medicine, pediatrics, and gynecology) sees around 40 cases daily, which range from regular check-ups to emergency care. They provide medical services and appropriate examinations for all age groups, along with distributing medications, while ambulance services are on standby 24/7 for any emergency situations.
Opening another road emergency point (ORKESH)
The presence of ambulance points on the roads is of great importance, as it can reduce the response time to accidents, which increases the chances of rescuing the injured.
The Kurdish Red Crescent, among the services it provides, opened the Orkesh emergency point at the crossroads linking the cities and villages of Amuda, Hasakah, and Qamishli.
This point is equipped with a team of paramedics and an ambulance with full primary and emergency equipment, and is ready around the clock to head to road accident cases in addition to transporting emergency cases in distant villages, in coordination with the operations room to facilitate access to the injured so that emergency services can be provided, and to transport them to hospitals in nearby cities in order to preserve lives, and reduce the time they take to arrive to receive appropriate treatment.
Relief of 400 displaced families in the city of Kobani
in the midst of a massive wave of displacement that started in early December 2024, tens of thousands of people from Afrin and Shahba left their homes in search of safety and stability in northern and eastern Syria. During these difficult humanitarian conditions, the work of the Kurdish Red Crescent has emerged as a key actor in providing support and assistance, receiving distinguished backing from the Kurdistan Red Crescent.
The Kurdish Red Crescent has been delivering urgent medical and relief services across all areas where displaced people are located, recently addressing the needs of 400 displaced families in the city of Kobani. Baby formula and diapers were distributed, along with essential clothing for both adults and children, which helped lighten some of the burden on them
