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Maram Foundation

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The Maram Foundation[1] for Relief and Development is a US-based non-governmental, humanitarian aid organization providing relief to refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the the Syrian Civil War.

History[edit]

Founded in 2011 by Yakzan Shishakly,[2] the organization is registered in Houston, Texas,[3] has seven branches within Syria, and a head office located in Gaziantep, Turkey. It employs roughly 150[3] employees throughout the locations. The Maram Foundation provides various programs, including food security, education, displacement camps, NFIs, and more.

Yakzan Shishakly is the brother of businessman Adib Shishakly and the grandson of Adib Shishakly, president of Syria from 1953–54.[4]

The first project was the establishment and management of the Olive Tree Atmeh IDP camp in Syria.[3] As of February 2014, the camp consisted of roughly 30,000 residents,[5] increasing to 60,000 by April 2016.[3]

The name "Maram" comes a young refugee girl paralyzed by shelling attacks that Shishakly had met at a rehabilitation center in Turkey.[6]

Programs[edit]

Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM)[7][edit]

Maram first project was establishment of the Olive Tree Camp in Atmeh, Northern Syria. Maram Foundation manages IDP camps and organizes coordination with other organizations and programs.

Education[7][edit]

Maram operates the Al-Hikmeh Schools, distributes a children's magazine, and formed the Asi Library, which contains 7000 books.

Food security and livelihoods (FSL)[7][edit]

The various forms of FSL support provided by Maram includes distribution of food baskets,[8] such as vegetable and nutritional supplements for children, as well as income generation opportunities, such as seed and farming supply distribution and training. Maram also provides vocational training programs for refugee women, promoting empowerment and self-sufficiency.[3]

Non-food items (NFI) and shelter[7][edit]

Maram provides non-food items and shelters, including tents, tent insulation, mattresses, blankets, cooking utensils, winter clothing, water filters,[8] and more.

Protection[7][edit]

Maram supports the protection of human rights for refugees, IDPs, and stateless persons. In doing so, the organization has a particular emphasis on the protection of women and children.[9]

Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)[7][edit]

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) support is provided to meet basic living needs, including rehabilitating water, pumping, and sanitation systems, as well as distributing hygiene kits.[10]

Facilities[edit]

Bayti Center [11][edit]

The Bayti Center for Orphan Care shelters and cares for 60 children in Reyhanli, Turkey.[12] The word "Bayti" is Arabic for "home". The Bayti Center was visited by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Stephen O'Brien in May 2016.[13]

Asi Library [14][edit]

The Asi Library consists of a collection of books in Arabic, Turkish, and English.

Al Yasmine Centers [15][edit]

The five Al Yasmine empowerment and psychosocial support (PSS) centers are established inside Syria. They serve roughly 12,000 women and girls in nearby areas.

Al Hikmah Schools [16][edit]

The Al-Hikmeh Schools teach 420 Syrian children, grades one through six. The school opened in October 2013 and offers computer access and daily snacks for the pupils, in addition to an academic curriculum.

Partner Organizations[edit]

The Maram Foundation has partnered with various large-scale donor organizations, including the Danish Refugee Council, the UNHCR, the UNOCHA,[7] and the IOM.

References[edit]

  1. "Maram Foundation for relief and development". maramfoundation.org. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
  2. "Maram Foundation for Relief and..: Employee Profiles | ZoomInfo.com". ZoomInfo. Retrieved 2018-05-10.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Danish Refugee Council (DRC) (April 2016). "Accountability Framework - DRC TURKEY" (PDF). Danish Refugee Council.
  4. "Houston man has first-hand look at Syrian refugee crisis". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2018-06-25.
  5. Yassin-Kassab, Robin (2014-02-18). "'There's no hope left': the Syrian refugee camp that is becoming a township". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
  6. "From Houston AC repairman to Syrian border camp mayor". Retrieved 2018-05-10.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 "Syria Humanitarian Response Plan 2016 (Humanitarian response plan) | Financial Tracking Service". fts.unocha.org. Retrieved 2018-06-25.
  8. 8.0 8.1 "Maram Foundation | Syria Relief Network". syriareliefnetwork.com. Retrieved 2018-05-10.
  9. Padovani, Claudia; Helm, Francesca (2018-04-30). Rethinking the transition process in Syria: constitution, participation and gender equality. Research-publishing.net. ISBN 9782490057061. Search this book on
  10. "UNOCHA CAP Project" (PDF).
  11. "Bayti - Maram Foundation Project for Orphange". bayti.maramfoundation.org. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
  12. "The Syrian Orphans Keep Coming, But There's Not Enough Space". www.wbur.org. Retrieved 2018-05-10.
  13. "TURKEY / HATAY OBRIEN". United Nations Audiovisual Library. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  14. "Asi Library | Maram Foundation for Relief and Development". asi.maramfoundation.org. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
  15. "Al Yasmine Centers | Maram Foundation for relief and development". maramfoundation.org. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
  16. "Al Hikmah Schools | Maram Foundation for relief and development". maramfoundation.org. Retrieved 2018-06-26.


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