The Rukban camp, located in the 55 KM area near the Syrian-Jordan border, is home for over 1508 students ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade. These children represent a generation of Syrian youth who, despite the challenging circumstances of displacement,…
This is Dr. M. E., a dentist from Aleppo, Syria. As a dentist, I have always understood the importance of oral health. But it was not until I visited Al-Rukban refugee camp that I truly grasped the devastating impact of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF) is proud to announce the successful completion of the September delegation of medical professionals to the Rukban IDP Camp in Southern Syria. This visit builds…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUG 27, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF) is thrilled to announce the successful visit of five doctors to the Rukban IDP Camp in Southern Syria. This landmark visit lasting over six weeks…
Wilson Daily Almost two and a half years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, political will among Western allies to ensure Ukrainian victory is waning. The initial outpouring of military aid and humanitarian support has fallen away, leaving behind political rhetoric…
FILE – Maryam Kamalmaz holds a photo of her father, Majd Kamalmaz, with some of his 14 grandchildren in Grand Prairie, Texas, Jan. 17, 2024. The Syrian-born American psychotherapist died while being held in Syria. His family has filed a…
