Dan Relief and Development Foundation continues to implement a vocational training program in sewing within the safe space for women and girls in the Al-Sabha area, east of Deir ez-Zor, over a full month from mid-June to mid-July. The program aims to empower women by equipping them with practical professional skills that enhance their opportunities for self-reliance and improve their livelihoods.

The program targets 20 women returnees from Al-Hol camp, providing them with training that combines theoretical knowledge and practical application, contributing to the development of their professional abilities and supporting their integration into society and the labor market.

The training covers a range of core areas in the sewing profession, including learning the basics of the trade, taking measurements, cutting fabrics, operating and using the sewing machine, executing various pieces, as well as developing customer service skills and delivering services in a professional manner, preparing the trainees to practice the profession competently.

At the end of the program, each beneficiary receives a sewing machine, enabling her to begin practicing the profession independently—whether by securing a job opportunity or launching a small project that provides a sustainable source of income, strengthens her ability to be self-reliant, improves her living conditions, and contributes actively to her community.

This training is part of Dan’s efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment by providing them with the skills and tools needed to build a more stable and independent future

As part of its firm commitment to supporting and empowering youth, the Dan Relief and Development Foundation successfully concluded its intensive training program in the air conditioning and refrigeration profession at the foundation’s vocational training center in the city of Al-Raqqa

The training program extended over three months and targeted 14 ambitious students. The training agenda was meticulously designed to cover all theoretical and practical aspects of the air conditioning and refrigeration profession, with a focus on the latest technologies and practices in this vital field.

The comprehensive training agenda included the following core themes, distributed throughout the training period to ensure complete curriculum coverage:

Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems
A detailed study of the basic refrigeration cycle, types of refrigerants (Freon), their properties, and applications. Understanding the laws of thermodynamics related to pressure and temperature, and the basic components of refrigeration systems (compressor, condenser, expansion valve, evaporator).

Electrical Circuits and Control Systems
Learning to read electrical diagrams for air conditioning and refrigeration systems, identifying electrical components such as motors, capacitors, relays, and switches. Training on inspecting these components, programming modern electronic control panels, in addition to electrical protection and safety systems.

Installation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
Practical training on disassembling and installing indoor and outdoor units of split air conditioning systems, methods for detecting and repairing leaks, safe and effective gas charging and discharging procedures. The training also included handling common mechanical and electrical faults, and preventive maintenance to ensure system efficiency and longevity.

Dan Centers adopted a training methodology focused on learning by practice, where the practical aspect constituted a large percentage of the total training hours. Fully equipped workshops with the latest tools and equipment were provided, allowing students the opportunity to directly apply theoretical knowledge. The program also included guidance sessions on professional ethics and how to manage small projects, aimed at equipping graduates with entrepreneurial skills enabling them to start their own projects or integrate effectively into the labor market.

This program aims to provide youth with the necessary skills and knowledge to enter the labor market efficiently and capably, and to contribute to building their professional capacities to achieve economic independence.

In the second phase of the project, the “Professional Apprenticeship” phase, participants will be distributed across shops and centers specializing in air conditioning and refrigeration for another three months. In its second phase, the program seeks to provide direct practical training that aligns with the needs of the local labor market, helping trainees gain the necessary skills to enter the job market with confidence.

This integrated training enhances participants’ opportunities to improve their economic and professional conditions and gives them the necessary tools to build a successful professional future.