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Food AidHumanitarian AidSyria
March 19, 2025

Eid Food Drive

Urgent Humanitarian Needs in Afrin

Displaced Families and Orphans Struggle Amid Resource Shortages

In light of the recent political changes in Syria in general and in the northwest region in particular, the movement of displaced people in and out of Afrin has increased, intensifying the needs of displaced families and orphans. Many organizations have halted operations due to resource shortages and staff salary suspensions after the region changed control following the fall of the Assad regime.

There is a pressing need in Afrin and surrounding camps for support for hundreds of displaced families, many from Ghouta, unable to return to their towns since their homes were destroyed. There are hundreds of orphaned children and those who have lost their providers, as well as a high unemployment rate. During Ramadan, there is a need to provide Iftar for those unable to afford it, as well as clothes for orphans for Eid, as this is their only chance to receive new clothes.

Despite ongoing efforts by some organizations, the needs of the Syrian people in northwest Syria far outweigh available support. It is crucial for everyone who can help to come together in these difficult times to assist those in need.

Below are just a few photos from our 2023 and 2024 Eid preparation and distributions. With your help we will be able to help even more people this year. Please donate now.
By Brenda Pierce
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Humanitarian AidSyria
February 25, 2025

Firewood for Syrian Families

Firewood Delivery = Heat in Cold Weather

As winter sets in across northern Syria, bringing freezing temperatures and even the possibility of snow, SCM Medical Missions is working tirelessly to provide vital resources to displaced and returning families. Our dedicated team, operating from both Turkey and northern Syria, has been on the ground purchasing and delivering firewood to communities struggling to stay warm in the bitter cold.

Many of these families were displaced by the devastating earthquake two years ago, while others are returning to Syria only to find their homes reduced to rubble by war and natural disasters. Without adequate shelter or heating, they face life-threatening conditions as temperatures drop. Thanks to your generous support, we are able to supply firewood and other essential aid, helping these families survive the winter and rebuild their lives with dignity.

The new government in Syria has not yet begun the rebuilding process to any degree, and these families need help now!

Your contributions make a real difference, providing warmth, hope, and relief to those in desperate need. Together, we can continue to stand with the people of Syria and ensure they are not forgotten in their time of need. 

Click the button below and select “Natural Disaster Relief” to donate.

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By Brenda Pierce
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Humanitarian AidJordanRefugeesSyria
January 7, 2025

Helping Children Regain Their Childhood

Helping Children Regain Their Childhood

Support Psychological Healing for Refugee Children in Jordan

Our Mission

Join us in raising funds for Happiness Again, a psychosocial center in Amman, Jordan, dedicated to helping refugee children overcome trauma and rediscover the innocence of childhood. Since 2013, Happiness Again has provided essential services to children whose lives have been upended by war and displacement.

Who We’re Helping

Happiness Again offers a safe and nurturing environment for children fleeing traumatic circumstances in Syria, Iraq, and now Gaza. These children and their families have endured unimaginable hardships, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other emotional challenges.

To help them heal, the center offers a comprehensive program, including:

• Sand therapy, play therapy, and art therapy to encourage expression and healing.
• Music therapy to restore joy and connection.
• Psychological counseling tailored to each child’s unique needs.
• With the recent arrival of children and families from Gaza seeking medical treatment in Jordan, the center is expanding its efforts to provide psychosocial services to this new wave of refugees.

Why This Matters

PTSD and trauma can profoundly affect a child’s ability to learn, grow, and thrive. Without intervention, these effects can linger for a lifetime. Through the tireless efforts of trained therapists and volunteers at Happiness Again, children are given the tools to rebuild a sense of safety and normalcy in their lives.

Our Goal

We aim to raise $70,000 to ensure that Happiness Again can continue its vital work. Your donation will help provide therapy, materials, and support for the dedicated individuals making a difference in these children’s lives.

How You Can Help

Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Together, we can give these children the chance to reclaim their childhood and move toward a brighter future.

Support this critical mission and be a part of helping children heal from trauma. Donate now.

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By Brenda Pierce
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Syria
December 18, 2024

A New Day for Syria

A New Day For Syria: SCM’s Reflection and Hope

In 2013, Salaam Cultural Museum (SCM) responded to the unfolding tragedy in Syria by providing critical aid, including medical supplies and ambulances, to civilian groups treating those injured in the early days of the Syrian civil war. Our work quickly expanded to organizing medical missions to Jordan, where thousands upon thousands of Syrians sought refuge from the devastation.

In the camps, we witnessed unimaginable heartbreak and resilience. We heard stories of terror from people who had fled bombings, endured loss, and carried scars both visible and hidden. Many needed urgent care for chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Thanks to the dedication of our doctors, nurses, dentists, and humanitarian volunteers—and the unwavering generosity of our donors—we were able to offer life-saving care and compassion. To our supporters, we extend our deepest gratitude: you have truly saved lives.

Throughout the years, the Syrian people we served spoke of their enduring dream to return home one day. For many, that dream felt impossibly distant, and they poured their energy into building new lives in their host countries. But now, with the recent collapse of the Assad regime and the possibility of a new future for Syria, that long-held hope seems within reach.

We are heartened by reports that prisoners held in the infamous Sednaya prison are being freed, returning to their homes where they may reunite with loved ones or at least find closure. This marks the beginning of what we hope will be a long process of healing and rebuilding for Syria as a nation.

SCM has already been approached about coordinating medical missions into Syria. While we are eager to provide aid and support, the situation remains fragile. It is too soon to determine the feasibility of sending mission teams. We are closely monitoring developments, particularly the security landscape and the re-establishment of civil authority in key areas. As soon as it is safe and practical, we will explore ways to bring medical care and humanitarian support directly to the people of Syria.

To the people of Syria, we extend our heartfelt congratulations on this new chapter for your country. While many challenges lie ahead, there is now a glimmer of hope for a better tomorrow. SCM stands ready to support you on this journey, and we share in your hope for healing, rebuilding, and the return of peace.

We will keep our community updated as plans for future missions develop. Together, we can continue to make a difference.

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By Brenda Pierce
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Humanitarian AidSyriaWomen & Children
July 30, 2024

Water for Syrians

SCM has received an urgent request to provide water to internally displaced Syrians in northwest Syria. Subsidies for water in the camps have been discontinued, leaving thousands without access to clean drinking water. Additionally, halted sanitation projects are raising the risk of disease and a potential humanitarian disaster.

Without subsidies, the cost of water has become prohibitive for many displaced families, especially during the peak of summer. The severity of this situation cannot be overstated. Access to water has been a persistent challenge in the region, exacerbated by conflicts. The people of Gaza have suffered from water shortages, and now the people of northwestern Syria are enduring similar hardships. They have already faced a devastating earthquake last year and over a decade of civil war.

Nearly half of the residents in the camps are children, who, along with the elderly, are particularly vulnerable to dehydration and the adverse effects of water shortages, including disease.

Support SCM in delivering water to these camps to help the people survive the scorching summer. They need clean water now!

Donate Now to Provide Water!
By Brenda Pierce
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Food AidSyria
March 25, 2024

Ramadan Distribution for Earthquake Survivors

Ramadan distribution of food to earthquake survivors in northern Syria.

By Brenda Pierce