Belgian nonprofit founded in 2018
A lasting commitment in the service of life and peace.
123 HOPE · ALEPPO
Growing hope in Aleppo
Activities and support dedicated to children, young people, and their families.
A child is the fruit of love. Caring for a child is helping love grow on Earth.
Actions in Syria since 2017
Alongside children, young people and their families.
Centre founded in Aleppo in 2023
A place for welcome, learning and hope.
Our vision
Connecting the past to the present to build a better future together.
Our centre in Aleppo
A place of welcome, learning and hope
Opened in 2023, the centre gives a permanent base to work that began in Syria in 2017.
- Local activities from Tuesday to Saturday for children, young people and their families.
- Collaboration with a school in Hama and with EHIS in Aleppo for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Music, movement, nutrition, physio, creativity, concerts and encounters to welcome, connect and grow.
Our activities
Our activitiesDifferent paths towards confidence, expression and connection.
Music & singing
Flute, violin, piano, guitar, singing and collective practice.
Movement
Body, breathing, rhythm and expression through movement.
Nutrition
Learning about healthy food and everyday wellbeing.
Physio · Mézières
Supporting body awareness and mobility with qualified guidance.
Instruments
Flute, violin, piano and guitar: learn, play and develop talent.
Concerts & clown
Express, laugh, build connection and share the stage.
Transforming the world through hope, love and peace.
War leaves traces that are not always visible. The project creates regular spaces for calm, creativity and connection.
Greater calm in everyday life
Families observe children becoming calmer and more balanced at home.
Freer self-expression
Music, movement and art offer ways to express emotions and rebuild confidence.
Stronger social ties
Activities create spaces for encounters, solidarity and mutual support.
Voices and stories
Artistic practice in the service of the project
Soumaya Hallak, cello professor, committed artist and educator, connects her artistic path with the work of 123 HOPE. Through Duo Syrham, Duo VO’CELLO and international collaborations, music becomes a language of peace, encounter and hope.
Discover Soumaya Hallak
Thank you to our partners and supporters
Pro Terra Sancta
L’Œuvre d’Orient
Fondation Boghossian
Private donorsEssential support
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Every act counts. Together, let’s grow hope.