Homs

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As a result of 60% erosion of the water networks, SARC-Homs Water and Sanitation team carried a response in which they maintained the damaged parts of the water systems,  implemented two water supply projects in Rabah and Irqaya villages. It is stated that the Rabah region project included the installation of polyethylene pipes (125 diameters) from Alhamam spring to the water reservoir (1432 m length) and this line intersects with 90 diameters water line coming from Alzuhour spring. The project also involved the performance of other related works that aim to increase the water amount which comes from the water source. While… Read More »

In the framework of joint cooperation among humanitarian partners, the Head of board directors, Dr. Moataz Al -Atassi, and the board members received the ICRC operations coordinator and her delegation on Wednesday the 4th of October, 2017. The two-day visit aimed to have a look at the projects and the joint activities implemented in cooperation between SARC and the ICRC.  

Syrian Arab Red Crescent in cooperation with the ICRC and the UN delivered Relief aid convoy to Talbiseh town in rural Homs and Tloul Al-Homer in rural Hama on 1/11/2017. The convoy consisted of 36 trucks loaded with 18.550 food parcels, 18.550 flour bags, 2000 mattresses, 2000 nylon mats, 4000 blankets, 2.500 winter clothes, 1.500 plastic sheets, nutrition items, school supplies, water & sanitation items, medical items, and medicines.    

On Monday evening, SARC-Homs ladies committee concluded “Lamat Khair” fair for selling products and handmade items. The fair included portraits, accessories, crochet works, handiworks, knitted clothes in various sizes and many other handiworks which were exhibited in Hakam Hall at SARC main center over three days. The fair reflected the steadfastness of the talented women in overcoming difficulties. It is worth mentioning that the money goes to the families of women involved in this project.