Tag: Homs

	Syria crisis situation update (Issue 36) The deteriorating situation in Syria is forcing many Palestine refugees and Syrians into destitution. Significant numbers of people, many of whom were previously self-reliant, can no longer meet their basic needs.
	UNRWA Syria crisis situation update (Issue 34) Armed conflict in Syria continued to escalate this week, resulting in more loss of lives and significant displacement. As the situation continues to deteriorate in Syria, more civilians are unable to meet their basic needs.
	UNRWA calls on all sides in Syria not to take up positions in refugee camps and to respect civilian areas 16 January 2013 UNRWA has called on all sides in the conflict in Syria to refrain from taking up positions in or conducting the conflict in civilian areas, and reiterated its appeal to all sides to minimise human suffering.
	UN says aid to thousands cut off by Syria unrest 11 May 2011 Unrest in Syria has forced the suspension of relief services to 50,000 Palestinian refugees in parts of the country, a spokesman for the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) said on Wednesday.
	Syria career counsellor helps young refugees find their feet 03 May 2011 Fida Awad starts every day at her Homs office with a stack of resumes on her desk, all from applicants from the nearby refugee camps hoping to enlist her help in finding employment.
	Fida: Careers Guidance in Homs 18 November 2009 Meet Fida Aoud. Fida is a woman of perseverance who has learned how to develop herself as a successful mother and career woman.
	Hussein: Forging A Better Future in Syria 10 November 2009 Hussein is a 19 year old whose education ended at middle school. Now, he is studies welding - part of UNRWA’s vocational training and employment programme at Homs camp, Syria.
	ECHO Helps Beneficiaries Make Ends Meet 30 November 2008 Despite his poor health, Ahmed Ata Jichi waits patiently in line to receive his quarterly distribution of food and cash assistance. Today is a good day for him. He will be able to take back food for his family.
	Homs refugee camp The camp was established in 1949 adjacent to al-Baath University. Most of the refugees originally fled from the villages surrounding Haifa and Acre in northern Palestine.