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Peace Ambassadors Project – Empowering Women for National Reconciliation
• Syria

Peace Ambassadors Project – Empowering Women for National Reconciliation

Overview The Peace Ambassadors Project is a flagship women-led initiative advancing reconciliation and social cohesion in post-conflict Syria. It empowers women as key actors in peacebuilding by equipping them with the skills, platforms, and networks needed to lead dialogue, mediation, and community initiatives that foster unity and mutual trust. Approach Implemented across Northern, Coastal, and Southern Syria, the project engages women through structured dialogue sessions, intensive training in conflict resolution and negotiation, and community-based reconciliation initiatives. Trained Peace Ambassadors facilitate local “Roundtable Dialogues,” bridging divides between diverse communities and promoting inclusive participation in shaping Syria’s future. A national reference document on women’s role in reconciliation and peacebuilding is being developed to guide future policy and practice. Impact The initiative contributes to rebuilding Syria’s social fabric by amplifying women’s voices and leadership in peace processes. By combining capacity-building, dialogue, and local action, Peace Ambassadors creates lasting pathways for inclusion, reconciliation, and community resilience — positioning women at the center of Syria’s national recovery and peacebuilding journey.
Green Works Aleppo – Creating Decent Jobs through Urban Recovery
• Aleppo

Green Works Aleppo – Creating Decent Jobs through Urban Recovery

Green Works – Aleppo

An employment-intensive initiative combining urban rehabilitation with immediate job creation for vulnerable communities in Aleppo.

Overview

Green Works Aleppo is an employment-intensive initiative that combines urban rehabilitation with immediate job creation for vulnerable communities in Aleppo. Implemented in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the project contributes to the city’s economic and social recovery by restoring essential infrastructure while providing short-term employment, vocational training, and livelihood opportunities for returnees, youth, and women.

Approach

The project applies the ILO’s Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) model, using local labor and environmentally sustainable techniques to rehabilitate streets, drainage, and public spaces in the Qadi Askar neighborhood.

  • Use of local labor and environmentally responsible construction methods
  • Capacity building for municipal teams and local contractors
  • On-the-job training in construction, waste management, and green practices

Impact

Green Works Aleppo delivers dual benefits by improving living conditions while generating dignified livelihoods. The initiative contributes to a broader vision of green recovery for decent work across post-crisis Syrian cities.

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Jarat Al-Qala’ Market – Reviving Livelihoods and Local Resilience
• Syria

Jarat Al-Qala’ Market – Reviving Livelihoods and Local Resilience

Overview Located in the heart of Aleppo’s Old City near the historic Citadel, the Jarat Al-Qala’ Market brings life back to one of Syria’s most symbolic spaces. The initiative provides a dignified platform for earthquake-affected families, women, youth, and small producers to showcase and sell their products while restoring the city’s commercial and cultural vitality. Approach The project established a vibrant weekly market equipped with restored infrastructure, accessible facilities, and training support for participating vendors. Activities include business coaching, marketing skills development, and cooperation with local authorities to ensure cleanliness, safety, and sustainability. The market also serves as a social hub, hosting family-friendly cultural events that celebrate Aleppo’s heritage and resilience. Impact Jarat Al-Qala’ demonstrates how livelihood restoration and cultural revival can go hand in hand. It supports inclusive economic recovery, strengthens local governance collaboration, and empowers vulnerable groups to participate in rebuilding Aleppo’s economic and social fabric.

Dialogue session entitled "The Social Contract" - Hama Governorate

Dialogue session entitled "The Social Contract" - Hama Governorate

Within the project “Enhancing National Participation and Building Trust – Bridges” , funded by the European Union, Germany, and Denmark, as part of the Peace Initiative in Syria implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the Stabilization Support Unit (SSU) continues its dialogue sessions in Hama Governorate under the title “The Social Contract”.

In cooperation with:

  • Afkar Plus
  • Amal Foundation – Amal Voluntary Team

The session was facilitated by lawyer Mr. Tarek Al-Kurdi.

The session addressed the following topics:

  • Clarifying the concept of the social contract and its components
  • Discussing the political, economic, and social principles that form the foundation of the social contract
  • Examining the shared ethical values that should govern relationships among Syrians

The session was attended and actively participated in by a number of legal professionals, civil society activists, representatives of local associations and unions, academics, as well as representatives of local authorities.

These sessions represent a step toward building broad community dialogue spaces that include various segments of society, with the aim of strengthening trust, enhancing national participation, and shaping reform priorities in the current phase.

The “Bridges” project, through its various components, serves as an interactive platform that combines training, consultation, and community participation, paving the way for a more transparent and inclusive environment that contributes to strengthening good governance, accountability, and participation in decision-making.

Together, we build bridges of trust and participation toward a better future for Syria.

Meeting of the Committee for Screening the Applications for Jarat Al-Qala'a Market in Aleppo

Meeting of the Committee for Screening the Applications for Jarat Al-Qala'a Market in Aleppo

On Wednesday, 28th of January 2026, the meeting of the committee for screening the applications for Jarat Al-Qala'a Market was held. The project is being implemented by the Stabilization Support Unit in Khan Al-Shouna, Aleppo, in cooperation with the Governorate of Aleppo, the Directorate of Social Affairs and Labor, and the Directorate of Antiquities and Museums.

The committee is composed of:

  • Mr. Yasser Moulawi, Head of the First Block, representing the Governorate of Aleppo
  • Mr. Jaafar Kaheel, Administrator of the First Block
  • Ms. Sherine Nabou, Representative of the Directorate of Antiquities and Museums in Aleppo
  • Ms. Reem Masri, Project Manager for Jarat Al-Qala'a Market in the Stabilization Support Unit

The participants were selected based on the criteria established by the Unit in collaboration with the relevant authorities.

The selected projects will be contacted within two days.

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Meeting with families returning from Al-Hol camp

Meeting with families returning from Al-Hol camp

Al-Hol

The Stabilization Support Unit organized a meeting with a number of families returning from Al-Hol Camp to the governorates of Aleppo and Idlib, who recently arrived through the Caravans of Hope. The meeting was held in the presence of the Directorate of Social Affairs and Labor in Aleppo.

The meeting aimed to:

  • Identify the families’ needs, as well as the challenges and difficulties they face after one year since leaving the camp.
  • Listen to their views and suggestions, and discuss the role that civil society organizations and government entities can play in supporting them and contributing to their stability and integration into society.

The meeting also included a review of the projects to be implemented in support of these families:

  • ▪️ Legal Project: Aims to follow up on the families’ official documents and civil records, and to facilitate their issuance and legal registration.
  • Jarat Al-Qala’a Market Project: Aims to provide sustainable weekly job opportunities based on the professions chosen by beneficiaries, along with the necessary support to start working.
  • Cash Assistance (Housing Allowance): Provided to some of the most vulnerable families who are unable to work, with the aim of helping them secure housing and achieve stability.
  • Compensatory Education Project for Adolescents (11–18 years): Implemented in partnership with Space Of Hope Association, and includes literacy and numeracy education, as well as psychosocial support and recreational activities, with the aim of enhancing social integration and reintegrating adolescents into the education system.