“ Jarih Al-Watan” Program focuses on supporting education of wounded Syrian army personnel
It considers education as a basic gateway that enables the wounded to a better future and enhances their ability to be active and an integral part in building their most valuable homeland and supports them to make a difference and a positive change in their lives .
“ Jarih Al-Watan “ program seeks to provide injured soldiers a package of services and care to provide them with the best chance of a fulfilled life by offering them the dignified care and rehabilitation they need.
The project has set-up integral mechanisms including following-up the wounded personnel’s education and ensuring the required educational environment according to the wounded’s health condition.
“ Jarih Al-Watan” project has become like the wounded’s family that follows him up and support him psychologically and academically to lead him to success and excellence.
During the past years, dozens of wounded obtained a preparatory certificate then a secondary, and joined university with multiple specializations, with the motivation and support of the program which views that education is a project of success and a great opportunity to enable the wounded get a job to achieve independence and financially sufficient.
Today, for many of the wounded of the war battles , continuing education has become a noble goal that they aspire without considering their injuries as an obstacle to pursuing educational attainment, especially university education.
“ Jarih Al-Watan” program celebrates every year the good results achieved by the wounded in the preparatory and secondary certificate exams. The project always looks forward to university education in which the wounded excel and obtain ranks and achievements that confirm their scientific superiority, which is no less valuable than their superiority in protecting this country.
It is worth mentioning that “Jarih Al-Watan” program was launched by the presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic in 2014 to support the wounded and provide their needs , particularly those who sustained injuries that prevent them from returning to their normal lives.
It provides prosthetics to the injured and helps them start productive projects . “ Jarih Al-Watan “ program targets all wounded members of the army and armed forces and supporting forces.
Rawaa Ghanam