Three new factories open in Deir ez-Zor
The Social Economy Committee opened three factories in the western region of Deir ez-Zor.
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Livestock farming becomes their source of income
Women living in the Al-Mustariha village of Manbij Canton earn their livelihoods from livestock farming.
AANES greenhouse projects aim at self-sufficiency in NE Syria
Over the past years, the AANES has worked to open three greenhouse projects in Northeast Syria to ease the pressure of high prices on the population. The projects also aim to secure various types of locally produced vegetables and limit monopoly by traders.
Woman opens Levant-style restaurant in Raqqa to revive her city’s culture
Reem Dhiab opened a Levant-style restaurant in Raqqa after moving from Damascus to revive the culture of her city and change perceptions of gender roles.
Women from Rojava are also leading in the economic field
With 78 cooperatives, women also play a leading role in building a solidarity economy in Rojava. The construction of the economy takes place under war conditions.
“Research and heritage management should be led by local populations” – Vision, conservation NGO
In December 2023, RIC interviewed Vision, a heritage and conservation NGO in Raqqa; a city whose rich cultural heritage was heavily destroyed by ISIS during the time of the so-called Caliphate. Vision coordinator, Ezzat Suleiman al-Mouh, describes Vision’s efforts to both preserve historical artefacts and sites in Raqqa, as well as encourage interest and further education in archaeology amongst the population.
Farmers of Syria’s Hasakah resort to solar energy
Across the farmlands in areas in northeast Syria, where agriculture takes the top spot, installing solar panels have become the best option for farmers to irrigate their crops amid fuel and power shortages.
Preparing women’s contract in NE, Syria in coming months
Fawza Youssef indicated that work on preparing a women’s contract will begin in Norh and East Syria in the coming months.
Kongra Star delegation visits JINWAR women’s village
JINWAR is the only village in the Middle East where only women live. It was opened on 25 November 2018 on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Raqqa’s rebirth gives hope
Raqqa has taken steps to recover from the devastating effects of ISIS occupation and war. The change and transformation in the city give hope.
Berlin Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg – Interview with Derik Municipality
In 2019, a city partnership between Berlin Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg and Derik was established. Since then, several projects have been realized in cooperation, including ecological initiatives, service provisions and information exchanges.
Environmental campaign in Kobanê
Women and children in Kobanê plant trees as part of the “Be Environmentally Friendly” campaign launched by the Environmental Organization of Euphrates Region in North and East Syria.
