“In practice, the work has been an escape route to forget all the sufferings and killings that we were experiencing every day.”

Hamid’s story is a story shared by many Syrians, a fate made up by displacement and restart, resignation and confidence, powerlessness and hope.

Fatima and Amina are an example in self-determination and empowerment looking far beyond the torn country and civil war.

“The interaction with the farmers have renewed my self-confidence, and I was very happy because I was again doing my basic work in advising and guiding farmers.”

“I could afford to give a better livelihood to my family; my sons and daughters went back to school and University and I was able to recruit the workers needed for the activities in the field.”

“In one year, I have managed to double the number of cows and, most importantly, I have a dairy cow that is my pride and joy.”