Posts by Siwar Al Assad
04
Jun
Inside The Work – How Do Refugee Aid Organizations Actually Operate?
If you have ever donated to a humanitarian cause, you have probably wondered what happens next. Where does the money go? Who makes the ...
04
Jun
The Real And Ongoing Challenges Syrian Refugees Face Every Day
It has been over a decade since the Syrian conflict forced millions of people from their homes. And yet, for most Syrian families, the ...
04
Jun
More Than Lessons – How Schools Support Refugee Students And Why It Matters
A classroom is not just a place to learn maths or read books. For a refugee child, it can be the first stable, safe environment they ha...
04
Jun
Beyond The Frontline – How NGOs Influence Humanitarian Policy
Most people think of NGOs as organizations that deliver food or run refugee camps. And that is true. But some of the most important wor...
12
May
How NGOs Help Refugees Around The World, and Why It Takes More Than Good Intentions
When you see the scale of a refugee crisis, it is easy to wonder what any one organisation can actually do. The numbers are staggering....
12
May
The Best Ways To Support Refugees From Home, Starting Right Where You Are
You do not have to travel to a refugee camp or work on the frontlines to make a meaningful difference. Some of the most important contr...
12
May
How Education Changes The Future Of Refugee Children, One Classroom at a Time
Imagine being forced to leave everything behind. Your home, your neighbourhood, the school where your friends are. Now imagine being a ...
05
May
Why The Benefits Of Donating To Humanitarian Causes Go Far Beyond the Gift
There is something that shifts inside you when you decide to give. Not because you have solved a massive crisis, but because you have c...
25
Mar
What Syrian Refugees Need Most After Displacement And How You Can Help
When families are forced to leave their homes, the immediate danger may pass, but uncertainty does not. Displacement changes everything...
27
Feb
How Sponsoring A Syrian Refugee’s Education Can Change A Life Forever
When a child is forced to flee war, education is often the first thing lost. Schools close. Families move. Stability disappears. If you...