Watan Organization
November 2013
Monthly Newsletter
Introduction.............................................................. 3 Regional Administration........................................... 5 Syria Charity Foundation ………................................. 10 Generation Freedom Foundation............................. 15 Syrian Center for Research and Studies ….…............ 21 SYAN Foundation for Training.................................. 24 Syrian Club for Business........................................... 27 Other News.............................................................. 29 The Most Important Partners ................................. 35
# Watan organization has been implementing several projects to serve the people inside and outside of Syria, and the basis of this project is the development of human resources and the setting of a real renaissance in the inside Syria, and we all looking forward to the day when we see the projects of Watan in every city of Syria, and in the hands of a team of the organization actor teams. And through this newsletter, which is published monthly and periodically, we will keep you posted on the achievements of the offices of Watan and its institutions, and its projects, and developments in every part of the organization and we are looking forward to hear your comments and suggestions for the development and improvement of the work or participate in it.
AlTahrir Family
The Opening of the Office of Gaziantep Complementing the approach of Watan organization in the proximity within Syria and increase the amount of the services and the sequel to the steps of setting up Watan organization as a leading Syrian organization and under an official auspices from the Governor of Affairs of the Syrians in Turkey Aweys Yalmaz, the headquarters of Watan group has opened in the city of Gaziantep on Friday, November 15, 2013 at ten o'clock in the morning, in the presence of a group of institutions and associations Arabic and Turkish and foreign companies operating in Syrian affairs, and a group of businessmen in addition to some Syrian activists and a number of members of the executive office of Watan and a large number of staff members and workers. The ceremony started with both national anthems Turkish and Syrian, then Moaz Al-Sibaai the chairman of the organization delivered a speech, he talked about the importance of this step in the unification of departments and gathering under one roof to be more capable of cooperation and production, and that this head office of Watan will be a key building block and important to complete the foundation and to achieve a global presence, as well as to strengthen the presence in Syria, and improving the operational performance, also he spoke about the history of Watan and its evolution over the past period, and concluded his speech by thanking the audience and supporters and partners. Then an illustrative promo displayed about the work of Watan organization and the institution of khayr before Mr. Anas Al-Sibaai/the Chairman of the Board of khayr institution speech of welcome to the attendees, and he talked about the size of the business of the institution, Watan Monthly Newsletter - November 2013
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The number of beneficiaries during the current year has doubled to more than 5-times and it is expected to be doubled to 10-times over the next year. Then the governor of the Syrian affairs Mr. Aweys Yalmaz delivered a speech in which he expressed regret over the situation in Syria and sympathy with the Syrian people, and praised the role of the Syrian youth and its importance to build a new Syria, and said he loves the youth, and especially the youth of Watan, and he welcomed Watan in Gaziantep, and the fact that this city is the beating heart of the Syrians, and it is located near to Syria. He stated during his speech that there are more than 100 international civil society institutions working in Turkey in favor of the service of the Syrian people, and that Turkey welcomes these institutions, and all of the works in favor of Syria, especially since the Turkish people treating the Syrian people as brothers with neighboring rights and hospitality. The ceremony concluded with cutting the opening red ribbon by the governor and Mr. Ghassan hitto and Mr. Moaz AlSibaai and Mr. Ghazwan Almasry and Mr. Anas Al-Sibaai, followed by the exchange of greetings between the audience and the members of Watan on participating in the opening. It is noteworthy that the Watan had completed the formal registration in Turkey, and has a branch in the cities of Gaziantep and Rihaniyya, and another branch In the Lebanese city of Tripoli.
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Photos from the opening ceremony
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Recruitment Campaign A special hiring day for Watan will be held in Gaziantep to search for project managers for the selection of professional and employment.
Watan in Numbers
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A visit to Watan office in Tripoli, and the opening of the women's clinic Moaz Al-Sibaai has visited the Office of Watan and the staff in Tripoli / Lebanon, there was a meeting with some important relationships that support the work of Watan, as has been the opening of the women's clinic in Tripoli, which is keen to take care of women within the Syrian displacement camps.
The executive office holds its fourth quarterly prolonged meeting this year The executive office of the organization holds the fourth meeting of this year, and that in the period between November 14 to 16 in the office of Gaziantep. The meeting discussed to show the achievements of the institutions and departments for the past quarter, in addition to the plan view of the current quarter, and discuss developments in the work and ways to improve it. The executive office held a direct meeting a direct at the end of each quarter, in one of the offices or branches of organization, as well as periodical meetings online.
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The participation of Watan organization in MUSIAD international congress Watan has participated in the Fourth International congress of Young Businessmen MUSIAD association which is currently being held in the city of Istanbul, the Turkish deputy Prime Minister Mr. Ali Babacan has visited Watan booth and view the most important projects and achievements of the organization within Syrian, Watan is the only Arab Syrian institution among many commercial institutions in this important forum.
Sheikh Al-Shammari pays a visit to the office of Watan in Rihaniyya
In a dignified and beautiful Initiative, Sheikh Hamoud al-Shammari accompanied by a delegation of brothers working in the medical field and the relief had visited the office of Watan in Rihaniyya, where the delegation was briefed on the projects of Watan and its achievements. Sheikh Al-Shammari and his delegation Has been praised Watan work and achievements over the past period, and offer the ongoing cooperation between the two parties, while the Watan team have introduced the definition about Watan and the current and future projects. Watan organization thanks and appreciates Sheikh Al-Shammari and his delegation on this initiative, wishing to continue cooperation and collaboration and extends to larger and a wider projects. Watan Monthly Newsletter - November 2013
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A press statement about the Abduction of Sham Islamic Body relief team in Aleppo Watan issued a press statement about the Abduction of Sham Islamic Body relief team in Aleppo on Sunday night corresponding to 24th Nov 2013, Abduction of the head of Sham Islamic Body relief and assistant and took them to an unknown destination, the text of the statement reads as follow:
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WATAN condemns the actions of an unknown group of masked gunmen on their assault on the relief headquarters of Sham Islamic Body and the abduction of their head and assistant in Aleppo on Sunday night corresponding to 24th Nov 2013. While we deplore and condemn this act, we call on all parties to restrain and not to target humanitarian aid agencies. We all acknowledge the critical role these agencies play in providing for our people in Syria and their support in light of this ordeal. We hope and pray for the safety of all humanitarian aid workers, and for the freedom and security of Syria.
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Achievements of the Month of November 2013
Syria charity Foundation
Syria charity Foundation has implemented several projects during the month of November 2013 , inside of Syria, which included multiple areas inside of Syria As well as the areas of service in the city of Rihaniyya And northern Lebanon, where it was at the forefront of projects, the continued support of countryside of Adlib with bread on a daily basis through the bakery of khayr foundation in the southern countryside of Adlib, in addition to the distribution of food and hygiene baskets in the northern areas, also providing Damascus with medical and pharmaceutical consumables.
10,000 beneficiaries from Khayr support for the town of Al-sahara from the water well Part of its ongoing support and development of Syria "good" foundation supported the village of Al-Sahara in the west countryside of Aleppo by setting up an electric generator for a well in the village at a cost of 8,500 U.S. dollars, which will benefit from this well the people of the village with population of 10 thousand people.
Khayr initiated the distribution of winter baskets within the winter campaign Syria charity Foundation has Initiated the implementation the campaign "winter clothes" which launched in the month of October 2013, which aims to provide the winter aids for the affected Syrian families within Syria and the refugee camps from blankets and winter clothing which will shield them from the cold this year, the cars that contain the baskets has arrived to Deir Al-Zour, and it contains (5000 sponge, 5000 blankets, 5000 plastic wrap) The Foundation has identified the stock price, to donate $20 To donate, please visit the following link: www.justgiving.com/WinterizationAid
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Khayr graduate the third class of physiotherapy session The conditions experienced by Syria of killing, destruction and devastation, as well as military operations continued in Syria resulting in a lot of cases of paralysis, amputation of the limbs, it had to be the presence of medical staff adequately able to keep up with the treatment of these cases that require effort and periods of time relatively long to treat each individual patient. Prompting the Syria charity Foundation - "good" to do a third training course (continuation of the training courses first and second) of therapists and physiotherapists assistants, desiring to contribute to increasing the efficiency of the medical staff (physiotherapists) through utilize more medical information in this field and add new information resulting from new developed research on the other hand have contributed in helping to alleviate the suffering of living with different paralysis and amputation, in addition to moral support by making the patient to live with his condition and implant hope in the improvement and healing. The session has adopted a three-pronged: 1. Physical therapy for head injuries and the early stirring of patients 2. Physical therapy for spinal cord 3. Physical therapy and orthopedic injuries surrounding nerves and amputations
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Khayr provide aids to Al-ihsan camp in Akkar
Syria charity Foundation "good" Carried out through its team in Tripoli / Lebanon Project "Relief for refugees of Lebanon" in Akkar area during the months of October and November 2013, where the Foundation in collaboration with the Association of Al-ihsan charity equipped Al-ihsan camp through the provision of roofs and refrigerators, kitchens, bathrooms and other basic supplies for the people of the camp. also the school of the camp has been equipped with walls of pumice and cement after that was just a wooden screens.
Norwegian Refugees Council donated Aids An agreement between "good" foundation and the Norwegian Council to support the camps to implement the project of the food and hygiene baskets and water filters inside of Syria at the cost of 100 thousand dollar.
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"good" Foundation issued a statement condemning the storming of regime forces to the city of kara and the assault on the field hospital of kara The Syria charity foundation issued a statement condemning the storming of regime forces to the city of kara and the assault on the field hospital of it, and which kara experienced and Syria witnessed and what the world sees of killing harassment of Syrians, on the morning of of Wednesday 11/20/2013, the Syrian regime forces stormed the field hospital which established by "good" foundation in kara city in collaboration with the Federation of relief organizations in Lebanon and who have secured funding and support, these forces destroyed the contents of the hospital from equipment and medical supplies knowing that the hospital is equipped with two rooms operations and many of the necessary equipment, which has been hospitalized during the last four days before the storming has received 55 wounded people as a result of intense bombardment that hit the city, and "good" foundation confirms that this systematic destruction of the Medical points targeting its staff is the expense of the blood of the Syrian, these medical points have been established to provide services and health care for the Syrians, whatever their affiliation, without any discrimination and should stay away from the conflict and its issues, as provided for international treaties and conventions. The Foundation salutes kara hospital medical staff, who didn't walked out until they treated the last wounded in city, risking their lives in order to help them and stabilize their conditions and keep them alive.
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Achievements of the Month of November 2013
Generation Freedom Institution
School of generation freedom in the Al-Kah allocated two days each week for the activities of psychological support In collaboration with the Institution of Handicap Generation of Freedom School in the Al-Kah allocated two days each week to provide activities related to psychosocial support for children, and the school is seeking through these activities to help children overcome some psychological crises related to previous conditions they have suffered. The generation of freedom institution also works on the permanent development in the school through continuous monitoring of time and teaching through field visits by the institution staff for the school periodically.
Generation Freedom organizes family Festival on the occasion of Eid al-Adha in Montreal sponsored by Human Concern The team of generation freedom held a family festival in Montreal on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, attended by a member of the Canadian Parliament and representatives of the sponsors of the festival (Human concern, Al-jeser Mosque, Al-rawda Mosque, Al-eman Mosque and Al-ansar Mosque), the number of attendees exceeded over 3000 people. The program included a clown show and a show of animals and shows of Magic games, and games room for children and Arab restaurants and bazaar with Arab and Islamic shops This event left a big impact for everyone kids and adults and the proceeds of the festival dedicated to the children of Syria.
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How to choose your university major with DR. Yasser Bakker
The team of generation freedom setup a training course in Riyadh titled "How to choose your university major" with DR. Yasser Bakkar, on Saturday 2 \ 11 \ 2013, where the students learnt the basic principles for the selection of university specialization and they're able to identify their preferences and their personal abilities in order to make the right decision.
Generation of freedom children in Riyadh on a trip to the masterpieces of libraries
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The team of generation freedom in Riyadh setup a trip to the masterpieces of libraries on Thursday 31\10\2013, Which is leisure trip educational the goal of the trip was providing fun and benefit for children aged 4 years and up to 10 years, where the kids moved between five professional corners starting with the cocking corner and eventually they enjoyed with the climbing and sand corner and they had their dinner.
More than 450 participants in the activities of Cham jellyfish in Eid al-Adha in Cairo
The generation of freedom institution – Egypt, one of the institutions of Watan organization setup Eid Al-Adha events within the program of Cham jellyfish that have been able to light up the paths of hope for the Syrians children during their sensation of their presence within their families and their loved ones and their countrymen in an effective and beautiful evening. The event was attended by a number of the stakeholders represent a representative of the National Council and a representative of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the head of the Syrian community in Egypt, and representatives of the scientists Levant and others. The number of attendees almost came to 450 people, and the ceremony included speeches by the Director of the Office of Watan - Egypt, and the head of team generation freedom. The events was launched represented by beautiful dances for children after a long train consisted of three songs directed to the Syrian child in addition of shots of poetry and intelligent games and the distribution of gifts, and a play for a Syrian mother tell the success stories of all governorates of the country of Syria, every activity will achieve the requests of the attendance as not devoid of public interest where represent the Office of Watan claim the need to repeat the events and especially what is intended for Syrian children in places of refuge.
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Generation freedom in Cairo held the week of fairuz Al-Cham The team of generation freedom in the office of Egypt held the week of fairuz Al-Cham, which aimed to put a smile on the faces of the children and bring joy to their hearts because of the big need which the team of generation freedom felt it in our children in places of refuge. These events managed that extended over a week to unload the stress of the participant's children through their interest and joy of the diversity of events, the number of participants in the program about 40 male and female children of different ages ranged between ages 5-12 years. The participants were divided into groups because of the diversity of events that extended their activities to include intelligence games and craftworks and small manufactures for the child, and dance to children's songs and the art in summarizing meaningful stories, and the art of diction, and character building, etc‌, It also had a share of the attention of the media, where it has been conducting interviews and filming the scene with all of the Orient channels and Syria Al-Ghad and visits to the Nile News Channel.
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Team generation freedom in Jeddah on a trip for boys Team freedom generation of Jeddah organized leisure trip for a group of boys belonging to the institution of generation freedom, in a move to create an atmosphere of communication and intimacy and pleasure. This trip included events like participating the boys in cultural and kinetics competitions targeted on Syria geography, as well as interactive educational session with the boys and then they did some exercises of sports activities and the meeting ended with a collective enjoyable dinner.
Generation freedom children in Riyadh on a trip to Martha's Cake team generation freedom in Riyadh Set up a trip to the world of Martha Cake, on Thursday 21-11- of 2013, where the children of generation freedom made shapes of cookies and color it and adorn it with atmosphere full of fun, as it was the 30th child brought together by the spirit of cooperation and intimacy and love, and their journey ended by having dinner together.
An invitation to participate in a session of ÂŤYou CanÂť Jeddah Office Team of generation freedom in Jeddah invited to participate in the session of "You Can" and it had lectured by Mr. Ali Bin Afif, an expert coach in the development of young people, and the session aimed to instill the value of achievement and success in life by discovering the capabilities of self-activated to increase the confidence in the depths of youth and proofed principles.
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Achievements of the Month of November 2013
Syrian Center for Studies & Research
Studies provide interpretation study of «the complicity of the judiciary with authoritarian regimes» The institution of studies has interpretation the study of «the complicity of the judiciary with authoritarian regimes», which touch on a comparative study of the peoples labored under the yoke of dictatorship, and then later suffered for the sake of moving from a period of injustice and oppression to achieve justice .. It was the term of so-called "transitional justice" Also included a talk about the experiences of the peoples of Argentina, Chile and Spain in the transition from years of enslavement to freedom and justice? And how to learn from it to ensure not to oppress any right of anyone in the way to justice? It is noteworthy that studies working on the interpretation of studies that touch on topics of interest as compared to the case of the Syrian and civil society institutions.
«Humanitarian work between hope and reality» Seminar - Jeddah office The Syrian center presented for Studies and Research in Jeddah: (a seminar about Syrian humanitarian work between hope and reality) for the Professor Abd Al-Majeed Bakeer
The continuation of the session of making "The Thinker" The Syrian center for studies holds the fourth session of a series of manufacturing workshops "The Thinker" with an open dialogue with Dr Abd Al-Karim Bakkar via WebEx.
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Symposium's report about “The balance between individual and collective work in the Syrian revolution” at Almadina A symposium was held by The Syrian Center for Studies and Research for two hours under the theme of “The balance between individual and collective work in the Syrian Revolution” at Al-Mad?nah Al Munawwarah on Thursday, 19/12/1434 Hijri, to discuss the collective work from its aspects: Religious, academic and practical with the present of guests: •ÿAl-Sheikh Mamdouh Junaid (Member of Al- Cham Association). •ÿDr. Ibrahim Ajlouni (Professor and Advisor of Quality and Strategic Planning). •ÿMr. Baraa Bakkar (Director of Watan’s Office Management). •ÿMr. Rami Dalati 85 people attend the symposium and 70 others from distance with live broadcast, focus has been on the need to consolidate the importance of collective work in the Syrian Revolution even if the workers do not agree on the concept because that is a part of the values and principles that advised by our religion as most of the rituals of religion are collective and it’s a relationship between a man and his god so what do you think when it comes to the relationship between a man with the people? also the elements of collective work was explained to for individuals who have joined in it, by determine the vision, and strategic planning, and highlight the most basic skills in collective work consisting of organizing, cooperation, discussion and respect and the importance of development of the social aspect between individuals And that within the framework of scientific specialization, commitment and Initiative in the dedication of work for the sake of God. The panelists also responded to questions from the audience about their vision in some of the problems relating to the collective work in the Syrian Revolution and putting the right basis through it to make the work outstanding and flawless at every level and at the end of the symposium lecturers was honored from the Director of the Office in Almadina /Mr. Mahmoud Al Saleh/.
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Syan Foundation for Training
Syan organizes first aid course in Doha
Under the auspices of Qatar Red Crescent team Syan organized a first aid course in Doha city, in which it gave a group of Syrian youth training on the principles of first aid. The session lasted for 6 hours in which the participants -14 participants- learned how to act in cases of fainting, poisoning, fractures, wounds and other incidents that are likely to be encountered every day. As well as all the participants in the session performed practical application on bases of pulmonary and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. At the end of the session participants expressed their thanks and admiration for these kind of important and useful training programs, they praised the also the efficiency of the trainer and the contents of the first aid bag as every trainee got one of those.
An invitation to course about fundamentals of coaching in Jeddah Office
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Syan Egypt finishes the activities of Masters Program Team of Syan Egypt has completed the activities of the training program in Mini Master of Business Administration in collaboration with the University of Aris which was organized in collaboration with the Bridge Center and the University of Aris, this is followed by the program for the Syan Foundation as nearly 26 Syrians of both genders were given Mini Master of Business Administration from University of Aris after attending intensive specified paths in human resources, marketing, financial management and Project Management The Director of the Office in Egypt handed the certificates to the trainees; the media attention was significant impact on the spread of this event in addition to the emotional impact which was obvious on the faces of our fellow trainees.
An Invitation to course about Secrets of volunteer work in Dammam office Syan Dammam team announced for his program in volunteer work entitled “you are the first winner...How?” this program, which explained the details of volunteer’s life have been identified through which the most important skills needed by the person who’s successful in volunteer work also the volunteer submit to distinctive psychological test which revealed important secrets about himself and the volunteer work that fits the volunteers.
Invitation to course about Project Management Medina Office The Syan team of Madina has called for attending the training course named “Professional Projects Management” with the experienced instructor (Mr. Azzam Zaqzouq), which is a common activity in Medina based by more than nine organizations under the auspices of Watan organization, each participant received a certificate on passing the certified global nominate him to enter the PMI test.
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Syrian Business Club (SBC)
The team of Business Club organizes a course in Riyadh about "economic feasibility"
Syrian club of Watan organization - Riyadh office - arranged a training course about "economic feasibility" for non-professionals under the supervision of trainer Dr. Ashraf Algheidh in the fifteenth of the current month. This course which was attended by more than 35 trainees covered the basic principles of the doing the feasibility study for small businesses for non-professionals, those who aspire to establish institutions or small-sized Facilities, and they would like to do a preliminary feasibility studies for their businesses, also a workshop was done on hypothetical feasibility study in the session. The relatively large attendance for the session reflected the desire of the majority of individuals in the community towards establishing their own businesses in order to make an extra income or work for themselves. Session was ended with distribution of certificates on the trainees by Mr. Rabee’ Siba’i the director of Riyadh office in Watan organization also the trainer Dr. Ashraf Algheidh was given an appreciation Certificate for his efforts, and the attendance requested for doing more of these courses as they requested for financial accounting course for non-professionals.
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Miscellaneous News
Watan Organization
“Watan of Riyadh” sets up his second camp with a variety of cultural and sports programs “Watan’s family in Riyadh office " set up the second camp for the second year in a row at Bur Al-Thumamah in Riyadh on Friday, the fifteenth of this November, as part of the social events performed by the office at the beginning of this winter season. Attendance from families who came to the camp after Friday Prayer (Jumu’a) until after midnight was the more than 80 people, as they spent their day at the camp and enjoyed the programs were prepared for them in this occasion with the presence and participation from the office managers in Riyadh. And the dynamic field activity, which began early in the camp with children riding small buggies and football with other entertaining sport games, in an atmosphere characterized by intimacy and familiarity until sunset, Mr. Rabee’ Siba’i the director of Watan’s office in Riyadh started the evening’s program by welcoming Watan’s family members and the guests and he explained that this camp is the first of winter’s camps which Riyadh office intend to organize this year with the participation of all the branch offices in Riyadh also he pointed that the purpose of setting up such camps is not only for entertainment but also to deepen the bonds of relations between Watan’s families as well as adding new members and developing the awareness and cultural activities of the office, Then the entertaining and cultural program began with Islamic chants performed by “khayr” band, after that there was a Karate show from “Generation Freedomÿ" kids, and there was a cultural and religious quizzes for the attendance and incentive prizes were given to the winners, the entertainment were for adults also as teams of adults and children played Tug of war And also several children participated in the competition of Quran recitation. It is noteworthy that the Riyadh office performs several events and activities through its offices during this period and works on planning for setting up many diversified programs during this year.
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Watan Projects
Generation Freedom School in the Camp of Al-Kahh School inside Syria in Idlib in the camp of Al-Kahh, the number of children reached 900 students, it aims to help the students to complete their educational schooling and put them back in the atmosphere of attendance away from the chaos that lived during the period of displacement and to protect children from the distractions and moral psychological diseases that could be formed under vacuum which they experienced.
The Bakery of Syrian Charity institution A bakery in the countryside of Idlib works to secure the bread for about 20 villages belonging to the countryside of Ma'art Al-No'aman, with a maximum capacity of 15000 loaves a day.
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Orphans Sponsorship Project The project aims to support Syrians orphans by amounts of money payed monthly to be enough to secure a decent life, and to cover their basic needstaking into consideration their living conditions, and it is implemented in all the whereabouts of Syrians orphans both inside Syria or outside within the places of displacement, and the project aims to sponser 10,000 orphans from orphanages Syrians.
Medical Support Project One of the projects of the Syrian charity institution, the project is being implemented in cooperation with the Norwegian aid (Norwac) the project aims to provide medical support and health in order to support the Syrian people in the interior (medical equipment, medicines, medicines, children's and milk, surgical operations) and in almost every governorate.
Generation Freedom Cultural Center The center aims to unload the the energies of the child by producing cultural activities to teach children new skills and put the children in an atmosphere of work and contribute to and share away from the cruelty and suffering which they have experienced, the number of members of the club until June 2013, 100 children.
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About Watan
The Idea WATAN represents system of organizations that works through the various institutions of civil society, and aims to achieve comprehensive progress in Syria. These institutions are run by specialized personnel. And it is open to all Syrians, irrespective of their racial, religious or national affiliations.
The Vision WATAN sees itself as the pioneer of progress to build the future for Syria.
The Message We strive to achieve development for man and society through the institutions of civil society with specialized personnel. We work throughout Syria, in all governorates, to establish developmental projects.
Why WATAN because the Syrian renaissance is very important to us, and because we are eager to assemble the efforts and energies to build Syrian renaissance, and because the institutional work is the basis of community building, we came of “WATAN” idea to be a nation-building project and steps to establish a collective action serves the interests Syrian society.
WATAN Objectives
•Promote the concept of civil society institutions in Syria. •Support Syrian society by providing services that promote its progress and development. •Work throughout the country and wherever Syrian communities live, establishing branches for all lines of activity. •Start WATAN development projects which Syria needs after the victory of the revolution. •Provide training and character building for people so they can play active roles in society. •Influence the political process to direct it towards serving the country and its people and ensuring that people will have their rights.
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Registering for WATAN For Syria’s national progress, and in order to effectuate the concept of teamwork, and to work together to build our beloved nation, Syria, it would greatly please us for you to become a member of WATAN by registering and selecting one of the available membership types:
Registering as a Friend of WATAN
Registering as a Watan Member
The “friend” membership is open to people of all nationalities. It is equivalent to a standard membership in terms of volunteer and group work. It is required that the friends of WATAN actively participate in the institutions, offices, and projects of WATAN, and that they assume a role within one of the groups of the organization, giving it some of their time on a volunteer basis. However, the bylaws of WATAN do not allow for friends of WATAN to be nominated for election in the General Secretariat, nor does it afford them the privilege of voting in the General Assembly or attending its meetings.
Membership in WATAN is open to Syrians of all sects and factions of society who are above 18 years of age. It is required that they actively participate in the institutions, offices, and projects of WATAN, and that they assume a role within one of the groups of the organization, giving it some of their time on a volunteer basis. Members of WATAN can attend the meetings of the General Assembly, and can be nominated for election into the General Secretariat.
Registering as a Student Member The student membership is available to Syrians of all backgrounds and sects who are under the age of 18. It is required that each member is active in Watan’s different organizations, offices, and projects, works with one of the teams in the organization, and donates some of his time to it. However, the student members cannot be nominated to the general secretariat or vote as members of the general assembly or attend its meetings
Registering as a volunteer The volunteer membership is open to people of all nationalities who are above the age of 15. It is required that these members comply with the principles and goals of Watan, and partake in its projects and activities. However, the volunteer members cannot be nominated to the general secretariat or vote as members of the general assembly or attend its meetings.
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Donate to WATAN
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This to inform us if you intend to commit in a monthly donation or to make a one-time donation. Then, contact the head of your local WATAN office which will collect the amount.
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Thanks to our partners for this month
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