We are pleased to announce the completion of CMF’s project with GlobalMedic, and the distribution of Family Emergency Kits (FEKs) to families who were affected by displacement and conflict in Northwest Syria.
As part of a special Close the Gaps initiative to help prevent, limit, and stop the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19, CMF partnered with the Molham Volunteering Team to provide vital hygiene supplies and facemasks to households in Azaz area, located in northern Aleppo governorate, Northwest Syria. 
The area is home to large concentrations of displaced people in Syria because it is considered a relatively safe area. Even so, local project partners face challenges implementing projects like this one on a regular basis. In the midst of project implementation, a car bomb exploded, leading to the temporary suspension of all activities as a safety precaution.
Once resumed, 558 displaced families (2960 persons) in six sites received hygiene kits made up of items such as disinfectant, liquid soap, detergent, shampoo, face masks and hand sanitizers. Priority was given to female-headed households who lost the male providers, since such families are run by women who are in charge of their children and have almost no source of income.
The Molham Volunteering Team continues to make significant strides in helping prevent and mitigate the negative effects of COVID-19. We are proud of our part of their success and grateful to the CMF donors who helped support our efforts at closing the gaps.
