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Protection, Recovery & Reintegration
• Syria

Protection, Recovery & Reintegration

Protection, Recovery & Reintegration




Community-based interventions supporting safe, dignified, and sustainable return, while strengthening protection, services, and social cohesion across Syria.

Overview

The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU), in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), implements integrated, community-based interventions to support the safe, dignified, and sustainable return of displaced populations across Syria. The program focuses on strengthening protection, providing essential services, and supporting economic reintegration through legal assistance, prevention of gender-based violence, child protection, psychosocial support, and community engagement.

Approach

These interventions are delivered through a network of community centers, mobile teams, and local volunteers, ensuring inclusive and accountable access to services for returnees, internally displaced persons, and host communities. This approach contributes to strengthening social cohesion and promoting local stability.

  • Community-based service delivery through centers, mobile teams, and volunteers
  • Legal aid, protection services, and psychosocial support
  • Support for economic reintegration and livelihoods

Emergency Response

SSU leads an emergency response in Akurhan Camp following the transfer of families from Al-Hol Camp, providing life-saving assistance including hot meals, ready-to-eat food baskets, water trucking, and waste management services. This ensures continuity of essential services during critical displacement phases.

Integration

The integration between emergency response and long-term recovery programs enhances resilience and supports sustainable solutions in line with international humanitarian standards.

Caravan of Hope

Under the “Caravan of Hope” initiative, SSU coordinated the return of dozens of families from Al-Hol Camp to their communities of origin across several Syrian governorates, providing legal and livelihood support alongside post-return follow-up to ensure sustainable reintegration.

Impact

The program delivered integrated protection and support services to thousands of beneficiaries, including around 4,000 people through emergency response interventions, while improving equitable access to services, strengthening social cohesion, and enabling sustainable return and reintegration pathways.

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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Strengthening Community-Government Communication in Al-Shuyukh

Strengthening Community-Government Communication in Al-Shuyukh

Under the Supervision of Ain al-Arab District Administration, SSU Holds Third Community Dialogue Session in Al-Shuyukh

Under the supervision of the Ain al-Arab District Administration, the Stabilization Support Unit (SSU) organized its third community dialogue session in Al-Shuyukh Subdistrict, entitled: “The Community Liaison Committee in Al-Shuyukh: Its Roles and Tools in Governing Relations Between Residents and Government Authorities.”


The session introduced the Community Liaison Committee, comprising 15 members, and highlighted its role in strengthening communication channels between the local community and government institutions, conveying residents' needs and concerns to the relevant authorities, following up on responses, and keeping residents informed of the outcomes. It also explored the committee's role in supporting community-based service and development initiatives and participating in overseeing their implementation, thereby fostering cooperation, solidarity, and partnership between the local community and government authorities.



The session featured open and interactive discussions between committee members, representatives of the Ain al-Arab District Administration, and the Al-Shuyukh Subdistrict Security Officer. Discussions focused on key local challenges, priority community needs, and various projects planned for the coming period, within the framework of the district administration's plan to address residents' needs and strengthen their participation in setting priorities and monitoring the implementation of service interventions.

This session is part of the activities of the Stabilization Support Project in Al-Shuyukh Subdistrict, implemented by the Organization for Stability in partnership with the Furat 3 Program – Creative Associates, and funded by the U.S. Department of State. The project supports efforts to promote stability, improve public services, and strengthen local community participation in identifying needs and setting priorities.


Solar-Powered Street Lighting to Enhance Safety in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh Neighbourhoods

Solar-Powered Street Lighting to Enhance Safety in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh Neighbourhoods

As part of ongoing efforts to improve public services and infrastructure, the installation of solar-powered lighting units is continuing along the streets of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighbourhoods in Aleppo, as part of the final phase of a project implemented by the Stabilization Support Unit (SSU), with support from the Al-Rashad Programme, funded by the U.S. Department of State, and in coordination with Aleppo Governorate and the Aleppo Lighting Department.




The project involves the installation of 200 lighting units distributed across the main streets of both neighbourhoods, covering a total distance of approximately 5 kilometres. It aims to improve public street lighting, enhance road safety, and provide a safer environment for residents through the use of solar energy.



To ensure the project's sustainability and improve operational efficiency, high-specification lighting units have been imported. These units are designed to provide a long operational lifespan while reducing maintenance burdens and costs for the Lighting Directorate. In addition, the supplier has committed to providing a comprehensive three-year warranty covering malfunctions and manufacturing defects.


Green Manbij… A Tree-Planting Campaign to Expand Green Spaces Across the City

Green Manbij… A Tree-Planting Campaign to Expand Green Spaces Across the City

Under the patronage of Aleppo Governorate, Manbij City Council, in cooperation with the Syrian Civil Defence and with support from the Stabilization Support Unit (SSU), has launched a community tree-planting campaign in the city of Manbij, eastern rural Aleppo.

The campaign commenced at the Public Park, with the participation of the District Administration, the Social Affairs Office, the Directorate of Parks, and a number of volunteers and local residents. It is set to continue, covering several key locations across the city.

The campaign aims to expand green spaces, improve environmental conditions and the city's aesthetic appeal, promote the care and maintenance of public facilities, and strengthen community participation in environmental protection.

This initiative is being carried out in coordination with relevant local authorities, with active community involvement contributing to broader efforts to improve the city's environmental and service conditions.