Here is the latest report written by our friend Nour in Lebanon, together with a lovely UPBEAT VIDEO which I’m sure you will enjoy. For anyone wishing to donate to this project, please visit PAY.RRYM.UK where you will find several payment options, including PayPal and Card services
or BACS bank transfer to our Charity Account. Thank you for any support you feel able to offer. It is greatly appreciated by so many.
Report on the Special Needs Class at Dar Al Amal
December: A Month of Joy and Challenges December was unlike any other month—it brought joy, hope, and celebration to all of us, and I’m sure to you as well. The fall of the regime in Syria filled the air with festivities in Arsal, as people rejoiced at this long-awaited change. However, alongside the joy came significant challenges. Many families went back to Syria to check their homes, only to find rubble and devastation. This brought feelings of uncertainty and grief, especially for the children who witnessed their families’ struggles.
At Dar Al Amal, we stood resilient. We continued to operate and provide care, support, and education, especially for the children in our special needs class, who need extra attention and stability in these uncertain times. Despite the challenges, we celebrated together and are determined to keep going for the sake of the children who will remain with us until summer.
In this challenging period, we focused on maintaining a stable and nurturing environment for the special needs class and all children of Dar Al amal school.
During the last month ,we adapted many Activities like sensory play, art, and music were incorporated to make learning more engaging and accessible.
Emotional Support: With families facing uncertainty, our team worked closely with the children to help them process their emotions and find comfort in routine and structure.
Celebrations and Joyful Moments: Despite the difficulties, we celebrated together, organizing small events and activities that brought smiles to the children’s faces. These moments of happiness helped the children feel secure and part of a larger community.
Preparation for the Future: We are committed to continuing this support until summer, focusing on building skills, confidence, and independence for each child. The challenges are immense, but so is our determination. The special needs class at Dar Al Amal is a testament to resilience and hope. We need your support to continue providing these children with the care, education, and love they need to thrive.
Please take a moment to visit Facebook REFUGEERELIEFYNYSMON where you can find a video showing the devastation one of my friends encountered when visiting their home in Syria. It’s a stark reminder of why we must keep going for these children.
Together, we can ensure a brighter future for the most vulnerable among us. Thank you for standing with us.
For those of you who were kind enough to donate towards Yusuf’s appeal, please take a look at this post and WATCH THE VIDEO from our friend Nour. Isn’t this What Christmas is really about folks? Or at least should be? thanks again to you for your generosity.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to supporting Yusuf and his family. The joy and pride in Yusuf’s eyes as he took on the responsibility of carrying the items and arranging them in their room will forever be etched in my memory. Standing tall in front of his family, he radiated a sense of accomplishment that was truly moving.
Your kindness did more than provide warmth in the bitter cold, where temperatures dropped below zero and their heater had run out of oil—it warmed their hearts. Your generosity gave them hope.
And there’s more to celebrate! Yusuf, along with his siblings, has been invited to join Dar Al Amal starting this Friday. This is the beginning of a new chapter for them, one filled with learning, growth, and opportunities.
Thank you for making this possible and for being the light in their darkest hours. Together, we are changing lives.
As many of you will know, throughout December we are holding sponsored swims in Llandudno Swimming Pool as this year’s Christmas Charity event.
Chris Copeman and I took up the challenge and each committed to swim 10km (400 lengths) of the pool. We split the swim over four sessions of a hundred length each. Monday and Friday (2nd & 6th) and Monday and Friday (9th & 13th). Although it was tough, we were encouraged to keep going by the generosity of our sponsors.
If you’re able to help, either by sponsoring us, or collecting a form and getting friends and family to sponsor you, then it’s not too late!
Sponsor Forms and Flyers are available from Llandudno Swimming Pool, or by Emailing info@rrym.uk. You can phone or message Barry: 07795468839 or Chris: 07968501192 for more information. I know we’re all so busy in the run up to Christmas, but your donation will make a huge difference to the displaced families this charity supports.
We’d like to say a big thank you to the following for their generosity: Steven, Betty, Karen, Alison, Christine, Arfan, Sarah & Jules, Colin, Sophie & Jamie, Heulwen, Carys, Jacqui, Pat, Tony, Keith, Moz & Shelley, Steffon, Carol, Barnett, Dawn, Deborah, Jim, Cher, Arwen, Barbara, Piers, Amy, Kate, Kay, Arthur, Ann, Jacob.
They have donated almost a thousand pounds, with more money pledged.
Please join our Llandudno Christmas Charity Sponsored Swim in support of refugees!
RRYM is a small Anglesey/Llandudno based charity. We provide relief for the victims of war or political persecution who are forced to flee their homes with limited resources. We also support local homeless families in need of help. Can you help us to raise the funds needed to continue this valuable work? 100% of funds raised will go to benefit the charity’s projects.
Throughout December we will hold sponsored swims in Llandudno Swimming Pool as our Christmas event. If you’d like to get yourself sponsored and swim for us, or to sponsor one of us, please use the contacts at the end of this post.
Our recent projects include: Sponsoring ten disabled refugee children in Lebanon to attend school for one day a week. They are provided with transport to and from the camps where they live. The children receive a basic education in Arabic and English literacy and mathematics, as well as an opportunity to make new friends.
Maintaining a community library in Kiangwali refugee camp, Uganda. The library caters for 150,000 camp residents, and some local families who are unable to afford books. It contains children’s books, student textbooks and everything in between. This project also provides a tailoring school which takes 10 learners for every 3 months, empowering teenage mothers who were forced to drop out of school due to early/unwanted pregnancies.
To read more about the work we do, please browse our website: RRYM.UK or follow us on Facebook refugeereliefynysmon.
Sponsor Forms are available from Llandudno Swimming Pool, or you can Download from barry.rrym.uk. You can phone or message Barry: 07795468839 or Chris: 07968501192 for forms or more information.
Please click pay.rrym.uk to sponsor us or to make a donation. Please write ‘Sponsored swim’ in the message or Email barry@rrym.uk Thank you
I’ve just read the following post written by our friend Nour in Lebanon. Although young Yusuf had originally come to request a desk at the school, sadly Dal al Amarl are currently at full capacity. His name has been added to the waiting list however so hopefully his turn will come eventually. Meanwhile his family are in desperate need of food, blankets, heating oil and winter clothing.
Together might it be possible for us to raise £250 which would cover the basic cost of the most essential items? For anyone wishing to donate to this project, please visit pay.rrym.uk where you will find several payment options, including PayPal and Card services or BACS bank transfer to our Charity Account. Thank you for your support.
Yusuf’s eyes told stories far beyond his young years. He stood at our school gate today, clutching a small box of biscuits. His hands were too small for such a heavy burden, yet his gaze carried the weight of responsibility that no child should bear.
Born in a refugee camp, Yusuf has never known the comfort of a real home or the joy of carefree childhood days. Instead of classrooms filled with laughter and learning, his life revolves around dusty streets and endless sales pitches. “I don’t go to school,” he said, his voice steady, though his words sliced through the heart like a dagger. “I tour the streets and sell stuff.”
Yusuf spoke of his family’s tent, a fragile shelter against the harsh elements. “When it rains,” he said, “it pours on our heads.” The image of a family huddling together, cold and wet, under a roof that fails them every time the skies open up, is hard to shake. His clothes, torn and faded, whispered of years of hardship and neglect.
As he shared his story, I felt the weight of his reality sink into my soul. Writing about children like Yusuf often feels like shouting into a void. His story isn’t unique; it echoes through the lives of countless other refugees. Yet, even in the face of helplessness, his voice deserves to be heard. His pain deserves to be acknowledged.
Yusuf’s life is a testament to resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity. He reminds us why we must keep telling these stories, even when it feels like we’re powerless. Each narrative sheds light on a collective struggle, urging us to remember that behind every statistic is a child like Yusuf, carrying the weight of the world on his small shoulders
Here is another short piece written and sent by our dear friend Nour in Lebanon. Please enjoy watching The Video.
For anyone wishing to donate to this project, please visit pay.rrym.uk where you will find several payment options, including PayPal and Card services or bank transfer to our Charity Account. Thank you in anticipation of any support you feel able to offer.
Today we spent a wonderful day with the special needs students at Dar Al Amal, seeing their joy and determination in each activity. It’s inspiring to witness their growth and happiness as they learn together. Now, as we drop them back off at their camps, we’re grateful for the memories made and proud of all they’ve achieved. We can’t wait to welcome them back for another amazing day!
