Physical Health Syrian Arab Republic Project #68650

Be Their Support:Dignity for Older People in Syria

by UMUDU CANLANDIRMA DERNEGI

Project Report | Feb 17, 2026
Be Their Support: Dignity for Older People in Syria

By Hussam Alddin Al Najjar | Grants Coordinator

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Be Their Support:Dignity for Older People in Syria

A Project by UMUDU CANLANDIRMA DERNEGI (Hope Revival Organization - HRO)

In the displacement camps of northwest Syria, where harsh terrain and limited infrastructure make daily life a struggle, older people face an added burden: the loss of mobility. For many, a simple walk to fetch water or visit a makeshift clinic is impossible without aid. Thanks to the generous donations collected through GlobalGiving in December 2025 and January 2026, Hope Revival Organization (HRO) is launching a new initiative to restore independence and dignity to the most vulnerable older people in Idlib governorate.

With these funds, we will procure and distribute essential assistive devices—including walking sticks, wheelchairs, and other mobility aids—to older people living in the camps of Kherbet Eljoz, Badama sub-district, Jisr Ash Shugur district. This community, home to thousands of families displaced by conflict, lacks access to even the most basic support for persons with disabilities and chronic conditions.

Our Plan: Delivering Hope, One Device at a Time

In the coming weeks, our field teams will:

Identify beneficiaries through our team there, prioritizing those with the greatest need—older people with limited mobility, those recovering from injuries, and individuals with disabilities who cannot afford assistive equipment.
Procure quality assistive devices tailored to individual needs, including adjustable walking sticks, sturdy wheelchairs, and other mobility aids such as walkers or crutches.
Distribute directly to homes in the camps, ensuring that even those unable to travel receive the support they need. During distribution, our teams will provide basic guidance on safe use and maintenance of the devices.

Why This Matters

For an older person with impaired mobility, a wheelchair or a walking stick is not just a tool; it is a gateway to participation, self-reliance, and hope. It means being able to move outside a tent, attend community gatherings, access latrines, and seek medical care without relying entirely on others. It reduces the risk of falls and injuries, and it alleviates the emotional toll of dependency.

In Kherbet Eljoz and the surrounding camps, where winter rain turns paths to mud, and access to services is limited, these devices will be life-changing. We aim to reach as many older people as possible in this first phase, with a focus on the most marginalized.

Transparency and Accountability

As with all HRO activities, we will maintain strict oversight of the procurement and distribution process. Each beneficiary will be registered, and we will document the distribution with photos and receipts, ensuring full transparency to our donors. We will also continue to integrate messages on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and provide complaint channels for all beneficiaries.

The Need Continues

While this funding allows us to take a vital step, the demand for assistive devices far exceeds our current resources. Many older people in the camps are still waiting for support. With your continued generosity, we can expand this program to reach more communities and provide additional types of aid, such as hearing aids, eyeglasses, and physiotherapy sessions.

Together, we can ensure that no older person is left behind, that they can move, participate, and live with the dignity they deserve.

Thank you for being their support.

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Oct 6, 2025
Be Their Support: Delivering Hope to Syria's Older People

By Hussam Alddin Al Najjar | Grants Coordinator

Be Their Support: Delivering Hope to Syria's Older Generation

A Project by UMUDU CANLANDIRMA DERNEGI (Hope Revival Organization - HRO)

In the heart of Lattakia Governorate, where access to healthcare is a daily struggle, hope is now arriving on four wheels. Thanks to this generous funding from GlobalGiving, Hope Revival Organization (HRO) has launched "Mobile Clinics: Hope on Wheels," a vital initiative bringing essential public health services directly to the doorsteps of the most vulnerable older people in the communities of Lattakia and Al-Haffa sub-districts.

For thousands of older people, individuals with disabilities, and those battling chronic illnesses in these underserved areas, life is a silent struggle. Dire conditions and a lack of basic medical care have turned manageable conditions into life-threatening crises, eroding resilience and dimming hope. But together, we are changing that narrative.

From May to July 2025, our two mobile health teams became a lifeline, rolling into communities to deliver care, comfort, and dignity. The impact of this mission is reflected in the numbers and the lives behind them:

Our Impact in Lattakia Governorate (May - July 2025):

A total of 419 older people (50+) were reached, with 229 served in Lattakia and 190 in Al-Haffa. Their journey to better health took many forms:

Healing at Home: 147 beneficiaries, 81 in Lattakia, and BNFs in Al-Haffa, received door-to-door medical consultations, ensuring urgent treatments and ongoing follow-up care for those unable to travel.
Knowledge is Power: 240 individuals, 130 in Lattakia, and 110 in Al-Haffa, participated in face-to-face health and nutrition awareness sessions, empowering them and their families with the knowledge to prevent common diseases and practice essential self-care.
A Continuum of Care: 32 older people, 18 in Lattakia, and 14 in Al-Haffa, with specialized needs were identified and seamlessly referred to appropriate services using an updated service map, guaranteeing they receive comprehensive support.

Furthermore, in every interaction, our teams integrated key messages on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and informed beneficiaries of the available complaint channels, ensuring a safe and accountable environment for all.

The Journey is Not Over: How You Can Help Us Continue the Mission

While we celebrate this progress, the need remains urgent. To keep our mobile clinics running and expand their lifesaving reach, we need your continued support. With your help, we can provide:

Lifesaving Medications: Essential treatments for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease for those who cannot afford them.
Mobility and Independence: Assistive devices for older people and people with disabilities, restoring their ability to move and live independently.
Care for Mothers and Children: Specialized healthcare, including medical follow-ups, nutritional support, and basic vaccinations for the youngest and most vulnerable.

Together, we can ensure that hope remains on the move, reaching those who need it most.

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Jun 6, 2025
Be Their Support "The Older People" - Mobile Clinics: Hope on Wheels

By Hussam Alddin Al Najjar | Grants Coordinator

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Be Their Support "The Older People"

by UMUDU CANLANDIRMA DERNEGI

Mobile Clinics: Hope on Wheels

Through this donation, UMUDU CANLANDIRMA DERNEGI —Hope Revival Organization (HRO)— was able to complete the provision of public health services to the older people through two mobile health teams in Lattakia & Al-Haffa in Lattakia governorate in Syria, to ensure the continuity of the older people's home-based healthcare services to these vulnerable groups through May, June, and July 2025.

In the most underserved areas of Lattakia Governorate, thousands of people are suffering in silence. Older people (OP), people with disabilities, and those with chronic diseases live in dire conditions, lacking access to basic healthcare services which are considered lifesaving to many of them. With each passing day, the health condition worsens, the pain and risks increase, and hope remains fragile. But together we can make a change and help save lives and alleviate suffering.

During May 2025, 75 (OP) were reached in Lattakia & Al-Haffa, many of them received multiple services, as stated below:

- Providing door-to-door health services to OP (50+), including free medical consultations for those in need of urgent treatment or ongoing follow-up.

- Conduct face-to-face awareness-raising sessions (Health and Nutrition) to protect families from common diseases and provide necessary self-care guidance.

- Identification and referral of cases to the needed specialized services based on the updated service map, ensuring comprehensive service delivery to beneficiaries.

Moreover, HRO teams provided key and brief messages about PSEA and introduced the available complaint channels in all the sessions.

We still need additional support to be able to provide:

Essential medications and treatments for patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and others who cannot afford treatment.
Assistive devices for older people and people with disabilities, to help them move and resume their daily lives independently.
Specialized healthcare for mothers and children, including medical follow-up, nutrition, and basic vaccinations.

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