Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (@ICRC) in Syria. Tweeting (mostly) about the ICRC's activities in the country.
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After 8 years of displacement, Abu Mohammad returned to #DeirEzzor & reopened his electronics repair workshop, a trade passed down in his family. With equipment from an @ICRC & @SYRedCrescent grant, he continues serving his community.
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Humanitarian workers and mental health professionals stand alongside people in their hardest moments, but they too can be affected. In our podcast “From Damascus”, we explore how trauma can affect those working in the field.
🎙️ Full episode:ms.spr.ly/6018a0tAI
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To keep bread available in Jubata Al-Khashab, #Quneitra, @ICRC & @SYRedCrescent, in coordination with the municipality, installed an 80 kVA generator at the town bakery, helping secure daily bread for 22,000+ people in the town & nearby communities.
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The @ICRC, @SYRedCrescent & Aleppo Water Establishment completed maintenance of three medium-voltage motors at Al-Khafsa Water Treatment Plant, restoring pumping capacity & helping stabilize water supply for around 3.2 million people in #Aleppo.
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Losing someone without knowing their fate is a different kind of loss. In this clip from the first episode of our podcast "From Damascus", we talk about ambiguous loss and its impact on families of missing people.
Full episode: ms.spr.ly/6016aaqRs
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The @ICRC, @SYRedCrescent, and the Ministry of Health completed 5 days of Basic Emergency Care training, followed by 2 days of Training of Trainers. 15 health professionals learned to identify life-threatening conditions and stabilize critically injured patients.
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18 small business owners in #Aleppo took part in a business management training, following financial support from the @ICRC & @SYRedCrescent in 2024. The training covered planning, marketing &financial management to help them develop their businesses & support their families.
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🎙️ How does armed conflict affect our mental health? In the first episode of “From Damascus”, the ICRC’s new podcast from Syria, we explore its invisible impact, psychosocial support and practical steps towards recovery.
🎬 Watch the episode: ms.spr.ly/6013ashHf
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On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we remember that stress, loss and uncertainty can leave invisible scars.
Mental health is not a luxury. Seeking support is not weakness.
Learn more about mental health support services supported by the @ICRC in #Syria.
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22 community members in Al-Nasr camp, Jarablus, received training on explosive remnants of war risks and safe behaviour, preparing them to share safety messages with displaced communities in Aleppo and Idlib. With @SYRedCrescent and @Kizilay .
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To reduce flooding risks that threaten public health & access to vital services in central #Aleppo, especially in winter, @ICRC, @SYRedCrescent & the General Company of Drinking Water & Sanitation installed 5 submersible pumps at Al-Salam Bridge sewage pumping station.
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"My dream is simply to be able to get to school and learn."
With his mother’s determination and support from the @ICRC Physical Rehabilitation Centre in Aleppo, Bader can now stand and walk with prosthetic limbs. He dreams of carrying his schoolbag and making it to school.
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To improve access to essential healthcare, @ICRC, @SYRedCrescent & the Idleb Directorate of Health established a Specialized Diabetes Care Center in #Idleb Governorate, providing diagnosis, treatment, follow-up & health education for people living with diabetes.
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After years without reliable water, more than 500 families in Al-Sahriya and Al-Khalidiya, rural #Hama, now have access to clean water. With @SYRedCrescent and Hama Water Board, the @ICRC rehabilitated a well using solar-powered pumping, helping restore & sustain water services.
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In response to growing needs for mobility services, the @ICRC trained physical rehabilitation specialists from northeast Syria, Damascus and Hama, on wheelchair service provision through theory and hands-on practice.
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Around 100 healthcare workers at the National Hospitals in Hasakeh & Shaddadi have been trained by @ICRC on the Interagency Integrated Triage Tool (IITT), strengthening emergency departments' capacity to assess & prioritize patients by urgency of medical need.
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After years of displacement, families are returning to their villages in southern rural Idlib. @ICRC & @SYRedCrescent distributed food & essential household items to 257 returnee families in Sheikh Sandian & Ghaniya, helping cover part of their immediate basic needs.
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After years of breakdowns affecting Al-Hilaliya water station, @ICRC, with @SyRedCrescent and the General Water Supply and Sewerage Company, rehabilitated key mechanical and electrical systems to improve water pumping and reduce downtime for hundreds of thousands in #Qamishli.
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