Mrs. Kh H is a 42-year-old widow, mother of 10 and the sole breadwinner. She was displaced from Deir al-Zour and is currently living in a rented house along with her mother-in-law, and pays a rent of 15000 SYP per month. Like thousands of Syrian families, she fled with her family to a future that’s lacks shelter and financial stability. What made matters even worse was her health’s deterioration and exposure to psychological stress. Even though Mrs. Kh H tried very hard to improve her family’s situation, the greed of her employers stood in her way.

Mrs. Kh H was spotted by one of SSSD’s outreach volunteers, the thing that brought back her lost hope and changed her life. After she attended a course on Project Management offered by SSSD, her project was approved and she could finally follow her dreams in opening a sewing shop.

Mrs. Kh H’s project changed her life forever, as she was able to improve her family’s situation. This was confirmed by her as she said:” This project is a new beginning through which I can support my family and live independently.”

“Capability to Change” is the principle Mrs. Kh H adopted and embodies by SSSD.