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We're staying here: Syrian teachers sticking around despite hardships

"Arise to the teacher and give them reverence. The teacher was almost an apostle." These lines from the renowned Arabic poet Ahmed Shawky resonate with students across the Middle East, highlighting teachers' critical role in shaping the future. Yet, in times of crisis,...

Home Again: Safe and dignified

One year into the devastating earthquake that struck northern Syria and southern Türkiye, stories of resilience and hope have emerged. Among those affected was Bashir, a 54-year-old father of seven whose home was damaged during the earthquake and became unsafe to live in.

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Pathways to Success: Supporting Youth in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Basirma camp, located 50 km northeast of Erbil in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, is a refuge for Syrian Kurds who fled Syria. Currently, it is home to 2,108 people. While the camp provides safety and shelter, its isolation from urban centres and economic hubs poses substantial...

In the Middle East, PIN assists the most vulnerable people in northern Syria and Iraq. We started working in Syria in 2013 as one of the first humanitarian organisations to respond to the crisis.

Last year alone we assisted 1,585,889 vulnerable people in Syria.

We started working in Iraq in 2003. Currently, our team focuses its efforts on education, livelihoods, WASH, and renewable energies in the governorates of Nineveh, Salah Al-Din, and Kirkuk, with the country’s main office located in Erbil.