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Kareemat, “Association of Honourable Women” in Kilis, was founded by Nejjla Al Shikh, who was displaced to Turkey from Aleppo 6 years ago.
Nejjla is a psychologist and works actively with her sister Rama in the association where vocational trainings in various fields, Turkish and English language courses are given to Syrians as well as locals.
Supported by the UNDP Syria Crisis Response and Resilience Program, Kareemat hosts for over 200 women per day.
Nejjla, helping women to recover from war impacts, to make a living and above all, to find ways to make believe in themselves, says “Tears should not bring us down. We have to keep strong to build our country one day”.