“As the proverb goes: Life consists of two days, one for you and one against you. Alas, days were always against me… “expressed Mr. N A in one of the Hear-My-Heart Programme sessions for men.

Mr. NA, a single young man born in 2000, was an IDP from the area of Tal Ahmad. He lived with his orphaned nephews in an unfinished house that was unsuitable to live in. To top it all off, he had a crippled hand and a mild speech impairment, which hindered his chances of getting a job.

He worked as a laborer at a popular factory for many years, but unfortunately lost his job. Nevertheless, he never lost his will to finding another job to support his family.

Luckily, his case was monitored by SSSD through the SBG Programme manager in cooperation with UNHCR, whereby he underwent an Entrepreneurship Course that he excelled at.

Consequently, he got the grant, and was assisted in his “popular restaurant” project.

His project was shown to be a great success through several follow-ups. He was finally able to support himself, his family and nephews. Also, he rented a comfortable house suitable for living.

In conclusion, Mr. NA expressed his happiness with the given opportunity. Such opportunities are seen as a beacon of hope for every person whose radiance is about to be extinguished by life’s harsh conditions.

Thus, one must never lose hope. Through determination and support, hope becomes our reality.