The story of Bashar: helping Syrians under all conditions

“I was working for the Red Crescent in Syria, applying medical dressings to injured people. I have seen lots of mutilated bodies,” explains 22-year-old Bashar.

After working voluntarily for 2 months with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, Bashar underwent basic first aid training. “Our team’s duty was to help injured people immediately after bombings,” he says.

Bashar came to Turkey with his family 4 years ago. He finished WHO’s training programme to become a community health support worker providing health care, home care and social services for older and disabled Syrian refugees.

“After my past experience, I feel more comfortable helping these people in their homes. During the practical training period we visited more than 28 houses. There was not any problem for me,” he says.

This project is funded by the German Federal Government through KfW Development Bank.