Omar Atik of Shafak tells the story of Mustafa—a disabled farmer who, after facing repeated displacements and hardship, received a comprehensive package of agricultural support and capacity building from Shafak. This support enabled Mustafa to revive his land, secure food for his family, and rebuild his livelihood. Omar also highlights Shafak's initiatives aimed at preventing violence against women, including awareness campaigns that engage both women and men to curb domestic violence. He stresses that international support is crucial at this pivotal stage of Syria’s reconstruction, as collapsed infrastructure and the overwhelming needs of internally displaced people demand increased funding and long-term investment to move from emergency aid into sustainable recovery.