There is no dream without a dreamer

Syrian Refugees spent years sleeping under bombs before fleeing their homeland to live in informal settlements in Lebanon. Now they can only dream that they can one day live in peace, similar to their memories of Syria before the war.

Waed and Maher are two Syrian animators who facilitate psycho-social support sessions as part of a project funded by the United States Government and World Vision supporters in the United States and Korea. They provide important tips for children living in the informal settlement around good communication, emotional learning, protection and much more. Their determination and passion towards the community is exceptional; they found ways to make the burden of quarantine during COVID 19 much bearable. Waed and Maher painted creative messages on the tents and signboards motivating people to stay at home. This initiative made the community feel happier and calmer during the quarantine.

With the help of children in the informal settlement, Waed and Maher made a short video clapping for the medical teams to thank them for their ongoing services! Watch Here

Taking into consideration the importance of wearing masks especially in crowded places, Waed and Maher suggested to a tailor living in the informal settlement to start sewing satin masks to ensure a sense of protection for the children thus giving them hope during this crisis.

Creativity and inspiration are usually born in difficult times. Those who are doing the effort to draw a smile on someone else’s face, protect and save a life or any other positive step in the crisis deserves a clap.