It has been now 13 years of struggle with war and various emergencies, we witnessed the paralyzing effects of fear and limited first-aid knowledge during the attacks. It is hard to describe but war is as horrible as we know ... still we felt we can maybe make a difference. The main idea was to build and train a network of both health professionals (doctors, nurses, social workers) and locals living within the most bombed areas to rescue, educate as well as creating our own 1st aid kits. We created and implemented a standardized emergency response protocol to train the volunteers and populations. This protocol aimed to simplify their reactions during bombings, ultimately saving time in critical situations. The faster the response, the more lives could be saved.

We opened our doors in 2017 to give lost and hurt animals a safe place to heal. We don't just patch them up, though - sometimes, we provide loving care until their very end. It all started with helping injured strays, but we soon saw the need to do more. That's why we also offer food to families struggling to make ends meet. Our team is incredible - a bunch of passionate volunteers working alongside two amazing vets who give the animals the best medical care possible. We work together to find animals in need, bring them to safety, and make sure they have everything they need to feel better.

Over the years, Pierre Le Corf has created a humanistic and holistic approach to PFA teaching and to psychological support, readapted to the circumstances of war, natural disasters and economic pressures to create networks of local therapists. The approach itself is called “Heart-to-Heart”, that doesn't just offer psychological support, it empowers people. The difficulty is that psychology is very poorly represented in Syria, so we have tried to make it accessible and have trained a large number of people, volunteers and social workers. It’s not about treating hundreds; it’s about building a network of resilience, one caring heart at a time with the power of humanity, reminding us that even in the darkest times, hearts can heal hearts.

Aleppo has faced its share of challenges – war, pandemic, sanctions, even earthquakes. But through it all, there's been a constant thread of hope. We started dozens of projects, big and small, to make a difference in people's lives. Most of these activities revolved around bringing people together – kids and families especially. Music filled the air, laughter echoed from games, and movies transported us to different worlds. Even during the war's darkest days, we found ways to offer psychosocial support, organize visits, and create summer camps. It wasn't always easy, but seeing the smiles on people's faces made it all worth it.

We are not driven by grand ambitions to operate as a global NGO or engage in mass distribution of aid packages, there are hundreds if not thousands in those fields. We extend our support with our own resources and the assistance of concerned individuals, reaching out to those in dire need, especially during challenging times and under difficult circumstances. We tried many experiences, approaches to help, sometimes it worked, sometimes not. While we've undertaken numerous initiatives, as you've witnessed along those pages, we approach our work with humility and compassion, guided by our hearts in priority, this is a modest work but which makes it’s own difference. We are trying the best we can at least.