Do you ever wonder what the situation is in Syria after 7 years of war? This year marks 7 years since the conflict in Syria began. But the solution is still quite far away and the conflict figures are increasingly discouraging. Since the conflict began in 2011, almost 5 million people have had to leave their homes and the lives they had in Syria to seek refuge in neighboring countries such as Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt or Turkey. Download our free guide here "Debunking myths: 7 smart answers" Oxfam Intermón has helped nearly 2 million people in Syria , refugees and their host communities in Lebanon and Jordan. Aid has taken the form of providing water for consumption, sanitation and food aid. Many refugees have also been helped to achieve a livelihood. Thus, with the work of Oxfam Intermón , drinking water has been provided to more than 1.5 million people and work continues to promote public health and waste management. Behind everything we have told you are hidden stories of courage and courage with names and surnames. We present four of them to you. Learn what life is like in Syria after 7 years of war. Syria after 7 years of war: the new life of Jasem Al-Wrewir "siria" Jasem Al-Wrewir was a businessman who managed landfills in his country and has been able to contribute his experience to manage waste in the refugee camp where he is in Jordan.
orge Fernandez Mayoral Currently, there are more than 65 million displaced people in the world . They flee their homes seeking refuge. The situation in Syria after 7 years of war means that almost 5 million of these people are Syrians who are refugees, like Jasem, in neighboring countries (Libya, Jordan, Egypt, or Turkey), and another 6.6 million are barely surviving displaced in the country itself. Meanwhile, and despite the harsh reality that plagues Syria after 7 years of war, to prevent its arrival in Europe, the EU has decided to shield its borders and Spain does not have a firm position Norway WhatsApp number list will give regarding this. Thus, our country fails to respond to the global crisis of displaced people . Now we want you to know the story of Jasem Al-Wrewir, who fled from Al-Ghouta to Jordan in 2013, having to abandon his waste disposal business, which he had promoted by working for more than fifteen years. Jasem was a prosperous businessman who managed 6 landfills that employed more than 200 people. Now, sheltered in Zaatari, he brings his experience to the camp set up in the Jordanian desert to house nearly 80,000 Syrians who have fled the war. Thus, Jasem has been instrumental in establishing an innovative recycling system in the field, where he manages with 5 workers. Even though he earns in four months what he earned in Syria in a single day, that helps him support his family. "I am grateful to Oxfam Intermón for offering me the opportunity to work on the recycling project and to take advantage of my previous experience.
My work is difficult, but it means a lot to me. It is not only because of the income, but also because it contributes to protecting the environment environment ," says Jasem. Suleiman has not been able to return to school "syrian-refugee-crisis" Suleiman is the youngest son of Susan and Ayman. Since he fled Syria with his family, he has not been able to resume his studies in Lebanon, and it is his mother who is teaching him to read and write. It was impossible for Ayman, his father, to get a job with which to pay not only for school, but also for rent and medical care for his eldest son. © Pablo Tosco / Oxfam Intermón Ayman (42), his wife Susan (38) and their 3 children, Ahmad (16), Aya (14) and Suleiman (8), had to flee Syria when violence broke out in their hometown, Zabadani. The firstborn, Ahmad, has severe muscular dystrophy and needs special medical care . Ahmad's condition made the option of remaining in a war-torn country impossible for the family. They left their house thinking they would return shortly and left all their belongings behind. Seven years have passed since then and Ayman's family has not returned yet. In Lebanon, this family lives in danger. They can hardly afford their apartment in the Bekaa Valley and the father is in a constant search for a job. Ahmad, who is in a wheelchair, needs constant care and cannot leave the house. Since he arrived in Lebanon he has not been able to return to school, nor have his brothers, because his parents could no longer pay for his education.