Mrs. L.B is an IDP from Duma, her husband died and left her a 7-year old boy. The mother and her son live in a very cold room that does not receive sunray, which negatively affected the boy’s health triggering rheumatism.
Hoping to provide all of their basic needs, the mother worked very hard; however, she went through tough times. From time to time, she cleaned houses and building entrances, the money she made was barely enough to put bread on the table and pay the rent. She was unable to buy a heater to protect her family from the harsh, cold winter.
Feeling hopeless, and just when no one offered her help, she heard of Al-Salam Community Center, supervised by the Syrian Society for Social Development, and quickly submitted a from requesting a heater. The NGO immediately responded visiting the woman’s home and referring her to the General In-Kind Assistance program and was offered a gas/electrical heater.
The woman was surprised of SSSD’s fast response saying, “I was not expecting such a quick response. I am grateful for you all.”