Many children suffer from poor understanding in some educational subjects and academic attainment, therefore, and based on this need, the Syrian Society for Social Development, in cooperation with UNHCR, carried out strengthening courses for students of both middle and high school certificates in Hama governorate to strengthen and increase their educational attainment and help them pass the exams successfully.
These courses have positive turnout on children and their families, as one of the children said, " this course, did not only help me pass, but also let me know and make sure that I'm a good student, but I was not studying well and no one followed-up on me while studying"
The pass rate for ninth grade students was 65%, and for third high school students 61%.
In response to leishmaniasis spread among most children in Sinjar- Idlib countryside, Syrian Society for Social Development team, in cooperation with UNHCR, carried out an awareness campaign on leishmaniasis disease. Which targeted most age groups in Siraa and Sinjar areas, the activities included displaying an explanatory video about leishmaniasis and how it is transmitted and places where it spreads on the body.
Also, pictures were shown about the sand fly that transmits the disease, and the shape of the acne and how we distinguish it from all other skin allergic acnes.
We discussed with children the most important ways to prevent leishmaniasis, like clean the place, wear clothes with long sleeves, and see a doctor if the acne remains for more than a week.
In light of the precautionary and preventive measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, and to emphasize the importance of health practices, SSSD’s team distributed 3200 hygiene kits that included soap, washing powder, toilet papers, towels, 10 and 20 liter-bottles, lice shampoos, and diapers, in Hama. Furthermore, NFIs consisting blankets and winter jackets were also distributed.
The project targeted 16,000 people from the areas of Halfaya, Mork, Karna, Al-Asharna, Sheikh Hadid, Bridige, Sqeilbyeh, Souran, and the city of Hama, and from the shelters including Nasseh Alwani, Al-Baridi, Al-Hamoud, Al-Talmathah, Abraj Al-Baroudi, Itarat, Souran, Maardis, and Tibat Al-Imam.
Also, the project targeted 3,200 families, which included newly displaced families, host communities, and original residents of the targeted areas affected by the conflict within Idlib Governorate, Aleppo, and Hama.
During the distribution process, the team took all precautions, while adhering to the hygiene instructions in order to prevent COVID-19 infection.
