The Syrian Red Crescent (SRC) – Sweida Branch

The Syrian Red Crescent branch in Sweida keeps on offering out all financial and moral support for displaced Syrians in the governorate. In line with the International Food Program’s objective to provide aid for homeless Syrians, Al- Sweida Red Crescent Branch distributes 1500 food package per month, for Syrian displaced families in the city.

The Head of SRC- Sweida branch, Mr. Abdi al- Atrash, has recently said in a special meeting on the Syrian inner expatriate situation in Sweida,  that their issues are topping our agenda in the branch, giving priority for ensuring their needs, namely at this critical time of our country’s history. Moreover, he added that the branch is not only offering financial aid, but also psychological support .

Furthermore, the official declared that all Syrian citizens in and out the homeland’s territories, are cooperating by means of intensive efforts to ensure homeless needs, through sending money to the branch, which is by its turn distributing it to displaced families in Sweida. The step came within the Branch’s aim to restore cohesion among Syrian citizens.

Aid distribution process begins by a special survey, carried out by the Branch’s members. The survey contains complete information on the homeless families’ status, including their number, ages, and a health position report; following that procedure SRC members work on providing assistance to the homeless according to their needs. 

Every family take a food parcel, which contains sugar, rice, oil, fat, spaghetti and  wheat. In addition to some clothes, furniture and medicine beside a special milk for children. Its note worthy that the branch has also distributed during the five last months,  5000 food parcels, allocated for the Syrian homeless  by the International committee of the Red Cross, 2500 of them comprised medicine and first aid .

Lately, the branch has also issued a special magazine entitled, Humanitarian Lights. The publication spots light on the Branch’s activities in the social , educational and humanitarian fields. The magazine brings attention to environmental and health issues, and covers SRC- Sweida branch activities. In addition to a special page dedicated for physical or mental disabilities.

ST al- Sweida _  Nahla Maaz