Advancing Communities with Integrity Driving

As part of the Stabilization Support Unit’s efforts to support livelihoods, promote self-reliance, and support returnees, specialized livelihood kits for hairdressing and beauty services were distributed in Aleppo to women returnees and members of the host community who had previously completed vocational training in this field.

The kits were distributed following the completion of entrepreneurship training, helping participants move from acquiring vocational skills to applying them in practice as a source of income, while strengthening their ability to manage small and sustainable businesses.

This initiative is part of efforts to support women and enhance their economic participation by providing them with the skills and tools needed to turn their capabilities into real income-generating opportunities and improve their livelihoods, contributing to greater stability at both the household and community levels.

The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU), in partnership with the Syrian Students Union, held the second session of the “Change Makers” program at Damascus University, with the participation of a group of university students.

The session explored the concept of diversity and the importance of managing differences, with a focus on the impact of polarization on how people respond to differing opinions and positions, and how differences can be transformed from a source of division into an opportunity for dialogue and mutual understanding.

The session also discussed the importance of strengthening dialogue, listening, and acceptance of diverse perspectives, helping young people approach differences in a more positive and responsible manner and contribute to building a more cooperative and cohesive university and community environment.

This session is part of the “Change Makers” program, which aims to empower Syrian youth, strengthen their participation in dialogue and community engagement, and build bridges of communication among students from different regions and backgrounds.

As part of efforts to support recovery, strengthen stability, and create conditions conducive to the return of residents, the Stabilization Support Unit (SSU) is implementing the “Stabilization Support in Al-Shuyukh Subdistrict” project, in coordination with the Administration of Ain Al-Arab District, in partnership with Furat 3 Program – Creative Associates International, and funded by the U.S. Department of State.

The project’s core activities focus on implementing a number of essential service interventions, including:

• Cleaning operations and the removal of waste and debris from streets and targeted areas.
• Maintenance of drinking water networks, contributing to improved access to essential services for residents.

Alongside the implementation of the project activities and the start of the new school year, a campaign was launched in cooperation with local residents and authorities to clean schools and educational facilities, in addition to a tree-planting campaign along sidewalks and main streets in Al-Shuyukh Subdistrict. These efforts aim to improve the school environment and the overall appearance of the area, while expanding green spaces across the community.

These activities are part of broader efforts to support the service and environmental conditions in the subdistrict and strengthen local community participation in recovery efforts, contributing to a better environment for residents and helping create the conditions necessary for the return of families to the area.