WATCH: Exclusive interview with Ivan Belets, a Ukrainian pastor, as he shares the conditions and the support needed for the survivors of war living in Ukraine. The interview is hosted by Yvette Issac, ROS founder. 

Interview Highlights:

• Ukrainian civilians were not ready for the war. 

• An estimated 3 million refugee have fled Ukraine.

• In the war-affected zone in Ukraine, people are living with limited access to food, medication, fuel, heat and electricity.

• The main need now is a financial aid. Financial aid will secure basic necessities, medication, clothing, food and other things to the needed areas.

• Thanks to the Roads of Success for sending humanitarian and financial assistance.  

• Thanks to the global community across Europe for the open doors and for supporting with necessary resources, volunteers and funds.  

It is much more must to be done to help the skyrocketing number of those in need. Watch the video to learn more about the dire need of the Ukrainians, and how can you help in such crisis.

Declaration of Humanity by Leaders of Faith and Leaders of Belief

Based on our fundamental belief that all persons have innate human dignity and value, we:

• condemn utterly all acts of conflict-related sexual violence towards any person, at any time, and in any circumstance, and will encourage those under our care and others in the community to do the same
• affirm that all survivors of sexual violence in conflict, and children born of conflict-related rape are innocent, are of equal worth and value to all people. They are to be fully accepted, respected, and honoured
• refute the stigma associated with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and children born of conflict-related rape, and deplore its use as a weapon that instigates the breakdown of families and communities and we will oppose and condemn all symptoms of stigma in our communities
• acknowledge and honour survivors’ independence, courage, hope and resilience, and the right to shape their own futures.

We will: 

• do all in our power to prevent conflict-related sexual violence and protect all persons vulnerable to such violence, including marginalised minority groups and those of other faiths or beliefs, recognising that adherence to a faith or belief can itself result in additional vulnerability  work to dismantle harmful interpretations of faith or belief and harmful cultural norms that may be used to condone or commit acts of sexual violence
• support the voices of survivors, stand for justice to prevent oppression, violence and false accusations, and speak out to defend survivors and their right to justice while holding accountable those who have perpetrated crimes
• foster unity between survivors and their communities to support effectively their social integration and their economic and psychological development
• seek to understand the experiences of survivors and their needs, taking care to avoid their retraumatisation
• utilise media, religious discussions, educational materials, texts and all other platforms of our faith or belief community to empower survivors, recognising the resources of our community and that faith or belief can be a source of strength for survivors

Educational Center in Syria

After many years of war and crisis in Syria, many children remain deprived of education.  The education system is fragmented, underfunded, overstretched, and unable to provide sustained services to children in Syria.

According to the UNICEF, there are over 2.4 million children out of schools, nearly 40% are girls. This number has likely increased in 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. One in three schools in Syria are damaged, destroyed and being used for military purposes. As for the children who were able to attend schools, they often learn in overcrowded classrooms, and buildings with inappropriate infrastructure. Moreover, the UN is able to confirm nearly 700 attacks on education facilities and personnel in Syria since the verification of grave violations against children began.

While the war continues and the education remains the beacon for millions of children, the Roads of Success (ROS) interfered to protect and preserve education in Syria. It is the mission of  ROS to provide children their basic human right to receive education. Therefore, the ROS is thrilled to announce the opening of a pioneer educational center in partnership with its local ministry partners in the Governorate of AL-Suwaida, Syria. This step creates a pathway for children to return to learning, supporting them to successfully return to classrooms, and recive learning.

Despite operating in unbelievably dangerous and difficult conditions, the ROS believes that it is fundamental to engage in rebuilding the Syrian society and economy through providing generations a decent education. This does more than just keep children in schools, yet it works towards a better tomorrow for all Syria.

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ROS Humanitarian work in Northern Iraq

It was impossible for the Road of Success (ROS) team to stare transfixed to the cry of the Iraqi’s and the displaced people. Over the past years, the number of the forcibly displaced people has been doubled, and people flee in thousands due to conflicts, repression, persecution, destitution, and natural disasters. However the majority are Internally Displaced People (IDPSs).

Such crisis jeopardizes the well-being and health of thousand lives in Northern Iraq. Therefore, we provided medical assistance to ease the suffering and save lives in their treacherous journeys. Our medical team is made up of many professional health consultants, guided by medical principals and ethics.

In Northern Iraq, we treat patients suffering from a wide array of disease and health needs. So far, we were able to :

• Treat over 62 patients at our clinic in Northern Iraq
• Provide comprehensive medical services to 15 women who were examined by our gynecologists, and all necessary medication and vitamins were given.
• Plan to provide weekly medical services to an average of 350 young men and women.
• Provide psychological sessions to the displaced people in the Kurdistan region in Northern Iraq.
• Provide medical assistance to women in  the women’s clinic and the family doctor’s clinic.
• Distribute free medicines to 49 displaced and refugee patients.

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