About

Syrian Home for Development and Community Empowerment

About Us​

The Syrian Center for Community Development and Empowerment is an independent civil society organization that aims to promote sustainable development and empower individuals and communities in Syria through innovative programs focused on education, capacity building, social cohesion, and community engagement.

The Center seeks to create an environment that enables individuals to achieve their full potential, promote social justice, and support the rebuilding of Syrian society on the foundations of cooperation, equality, and innovation.

Objectives

Building a cohesive and prosperous Syrian society based on the principles of justice, equality, and dignity.

Empowering individuals by providing educational and training tools to improve their quality of life and increase their opportunities in the labor market.

Reviving the spirit of community initiative and collective action to address social and economic challenges.

Creating a pioneering model for community development in Syria that can serve as a model for other organizations in the region.

Empower individuals and communities

Provide training and educational programs to build skills and enhance the leadership and professional capacities of individuals, with a focus on youth, women, and marginalized groups.

Promote social cohesion

Support community dialogue and reconciliation initiatives to foster unity and understanding among the various components of Syrian society.

Support sustainable development

Implement projects aimed at improving economic, social, and environmental conditions through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Encourage community participation

Engage local communities in the design and implementation of initiatives to ensure they respond to real needs.

Promote human rights and equality

Raise awareness of human rights and gender equality, and work to protect vulnerable groups.

Vision

A strong and empowered Syrian society, whose members live in dignity and actively participate in building a sustainable and just future.

Mission

Working to empower Syrian communities through education, training, and community initiatives, while promoting the values ​​of cooperation and equality to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development.

Board Members

Maarouf Tohme

General Manager

Israa Fawaz

General Coordinator

Eyad Khalifa

SHDCE Representative in Jordan

Mohammad Ghonaim

Senior Researcher