Name, role, and volunteer duration so far

Zein Haddabeh – Data and Information Manager – 3 months

When did you start your activities as a volunteer group, and how many members do you currently have?
Since 2023, with 20 founders and over 150 volunteers

What motivated the founding of this group?
A rapid response to the 2023 earthquake, followed by a focus on awareness, youth support, and peacebuilding

A brief background on the founders:
Bashar Amir, Rama Maktabi, Judy Shuhna, Islam Nashed, Zein Haddabeh, Fadwa Suleiman, Bashar Banan, Abdelkader Kharrat, Ghaith Sufi, Waseem Sukkar, Abdelbari Shihabi, Bayan Shihabi, Hala Alloush, Ala’ Alloulu, Rasha Sukkarn, Sham Aslan, Tima Radwan, Dania Radwan, Raghad Mashmashan

What activities and services do you provide?
Emergency response, cleaning, rehabilitation, murals, artistic projects, improvement, and development initiatives

Projects participated in previously

• Rehabilitation and cleaning of Al-Shahba Sports Hall
• Rehabilitation and cleaning of Tishreen Bridge
• Rehabilitation and cleaning of Al-Saif Al-Dawla Highway and Al-Nasr Mosque
• Rehabilitation and cleaning of Sheikh Taha District
• Removal of rubble from a destroyed building in a residential area
• Rehabilitation and cleaning of the Electricity Company

What provinces do you work in?
Aleppo

What is your motto or philosophy in voluntary work? What areas do you focus on primarily?
"Communicate, Support, and Learn"

How can individuals join your group and participate in your activities?
Through an electronic form linked in our Instagram bio

Do you provide training or guidance programs for new volunteers?
Currently, no

What are the requirements or skills you look for in volunteers?
Good communication, punctuality, good behavior, and educational qualifications

Do you collaborate with other entities or organizations? If yes, what is the nature of these partnerships?
Yes, with Violet Organization, Suriana Al-Amal, and other volunteer groups in partnership initiatives

Do you receive any support from government or non-governmental entities (local or international)? If yes, what is the nature of this support?
No, not at all

What are the main challenges you face as a volunteer group?
Transport costs, financial support, and securing essential supplies

How can the public support you? Are there specific ways to donate or contribute?
Through financial or moral contributions. Contact the group to coordinate

What is your vision and future plans to expand or develop your activities?
Currently preparing for a Ramadan campaign. In general, we aim to work on the following areas:

• Youth dialogue forums
• Awareness and educational sessions
• Psychological support sessions
• Online harassment awareness campaigns
• Sales and customer service workshops