Europe | Action Group
A group of Palestinian activists in Europe has launched a grassroots initiative to support the return of displaced Palestinian refugees in northern Syria to their original homes in Yarmouk Camp, located south of Damascus.
According to activist Sirin Tamim, the initiative calls on Palestinians abroad””particularly those whose homes in Yarmouk remain structurally sound””to open them free of charge to families who lost their homes entirely during the war.
The goal is to provide urgent shelter for these vulnerable families and ease the harsh living conditions they currently endure in temporary camps such as Al-Muhammadiyah, Deir Ballout, and Aziz in northern Syria””areas lacking even the most basic necessities.
This volunteer-led humanitarian campaign aims to assist more than 1,600 displaced families, including orphans, by covering transportation costs from the north to Yarmouk Camp and nearby neighborhoods, while also ensuring shelter and logistical support.
In parallel, the initiative includes an ambitious development project to restore lighting along Yarmouk’s main street using solar power””a symbolic and practical step toward reviving the camp’s basic infrastructure.
This grassroots effort represents a renewed glimmer of hope for thousands of displaced Palestinian families. It offers them a path back to their homes and a chance to rebuild their lives in Yarmouk, despite the widespread destruction and the persistent threat of displacement.