From Resilience to Self-Reliance: Ghada’s Journey Through Tailoring At 45, Ghada Abdul Qader Nazha, from Douma in Rural Damascus, has been the sole provider for her family since the loss of her husband 23 years ago, while also caring for and supporting the medical nee... 15/07/2026
UN Delegation Visits Aleppo Vocational Training Complex UN Delegation Visits Aleppo Vocational Training Complex to Review Integrated Skills Development Programme A joint delegation from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Chi... 11/06/2026
HAND Participates in Syrian Private Sector Dialogue HAND emphasized that investing in human capital and addressing the skills gap remain key national priorities during Syria’s early recovery phase, during its participation in the 2026 Syrian Private Se... 08/06/2026
HAND and Damascus Governorate Discuss Cooperation to Protect Heritage Around the Umayyad Mosque HAND Organization convened a coordination meeting with the Governorate of Damascus, attended by the Governor of Damascus, Mr. Maher Marwan Idlibi, alongside directors and officials from relevant depar... 04/06/2026
Nomu AlGhurair - Mawared project As part of the “Nomu AlGhurair - Mawared project” Vocational Training Project, improving vocational training facilities is recognized as a critical investment that goes beyond cosmetic upgrades. It is... 04/05/2026
HAND Executive Director Conducts Field Visit to Displacement Shelters in Baalbek–Hermel As part of HAND’s ongoing humanitarian response in Lebanon, Mr. Saadettin Muvakkat, Executive Director, conducted a field visit to displacement shelters in Baalbek–Hermel Governorate. The visit aimed ... 11/03/2026
The visit of Mr. Safwat Raslan, Director General of the Syrian Development Fund A snapshot from the visit of Mr. Safwat Raslan, Director General of the Syrian Development Fund, along with Mr. Bashir Sheikh Al-Ashra, Director of Funding and Programs, to the Qaboun Vocational Train... 01/01/2026
Emaar – Damascus 2025 We participated today in the "Emaar – Damascus 2025" exhibition We were honored by the visit of Mrs. Raghda, Deputy Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, to the HAND Organization’s booth. We showcased... 03/11/2025
Launching Damage Assessment and Needs Evaluation Launching Damage Assessment and Needs Evaluation for Affected Families in Several Lebanese Areas In the aftermath of the devastating conflict, HAND has launched a vital assessment across several Leban... 19/06/2025
When Crisis Closed Schools, Hope Opened Doors: The Story of Educational Resilience in Lebanon When classrooms turn into shelters and books are replaced by silence, who protects the future of a generation? In the midst of Lebanon’s most devastating crisis—where war, economic collapse, and a sha... 12/05/2025
Education Changed Serena's Life... Here's How! Education Changed Serena's Life... Here's How! Every child carries a dream, waiting to take flight. Yet, the journey is often riddled with obstacles. Serena, an ambitious young girl from Baalbek, long... 12/05/2025
The Pulse of History: The Maintenance of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus by HAND In the heart of Damascus, where history lives in every stone, the Umayyad Mosque stands tall—a testament to a civilization whose brilliance never fades. Beneath its dome, the voices of worshippers hav... 07/03/2025