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In the Middle East.
Hope Comes to Homs
Few places in Syria have suffered so much from the civil war and its aftermath as Syria’s third largest city, Homs.
Which is a reason why we’ve been passionate about launching Little Heroes’, aimed at disadvantaged 6-12 years-olds, in the city.
With so many ongoing issues and instability, it has been a difficult process. But we were delighted to finally train an incredible group to be leaders for a new Little Heroes’ programme.
We worked with 20 highly motivated young people to empower them with all the skills they will need to transform these little lives that have been upended.
The enthusiasm of the group was wonderful to see, and they are now eager to throw themselves into the work.
We plan to launch Little Heroes in Homs as soon as possible. Keep coming back for updates.
Women Do it for Themselves in Homs
It was wonderful to see around 60 women from all backgrounds and cultures in Homs join our programme aimed at supporting their economic independence.
Enterprising Women is designed for women who’ve paid a huge price for Middle Eastern conflict and instability, imparting the skills and confidence to thrive in business, to
After launching in Latakia, we were able to take the programme to Homs, under the title Super Women, in partnership with Junior Chamber International (JCI), who gave it the Project of the Year award.
The finale of the 50-hour programme was a conference featuring their work, attended by established women in business in the region.
Our Ambassadors Speak Out for Peace
Awareness Foundation is not a political organisation. Its role is to train and educate children, young people and women to transform their lives, help transform their wider communities and create environments of peace and understanding.
Which is why, as the momentous events unfolded in Syria with the overthrow of the Assad regime, the Foundation was in touch with a group of our Ambassadors for Peace, enabling them to stay in contact with, and support, each other.
It was a time when many of the skills they had learned in the Ambassadors for Peace programme came into play. It helped them to calm those around them and begin to make plans as to how to respond.
Subsequently, the group created 10 points they would like to see included in any future constitution, based on civil rights, the rule of law and equality, and they have liaised with other groups in Syria.
In a time of uncertainty, our Ambassadors are voices of peace, understanding and reconciliation.
Picturing Peace Through Children’s Eyes
From a striking image of youngsters holding hands to a captivating representation of Christ’s crib afloat, like a refugees’ boat, a series of paintings has captured Syrian youngster’s idea of peace.
Painted as part of the Little Heroes programme’s art therapy course in Latakia, under the direction of celebrated Syrian artist Nizar Sabour, the pictures are a dazzling and thought-provoking expression of hope for the future.
They were first displayed at St Mary Magdalene Church, Wandsworth Common, followed by an exhibition at Rochester Cathedral in Kent, under the title ‘Picturing Peace.’
A Year to Remember – Check Out Our Annual Report
Awareness Foundation is always working towards a future where need, hunger, violence, displacement and injustice have been overcome.
But, to know where we’re going, we always keep in sight where we have been. Our annual report is a moment to take stock and reflect on what has been achieved through the help and support of so many amazing and generous people.
From training new peacemakers to supporting disadvantaged women, and taking the messages of peace and reconciliation to North America, download our annual report see what was achieved in 2024.