Partnership Concept Note: Towards Comprehensive and Sustainable Response in Syria

Submitted by: Syria Pulse Association

 Contact Person: Mr. Wessam Al Kebbeh – Chairman of the Board

Location: Syrian Arab Republic

 Date: 17/04/2026

Executive Summary

Syria Pulse Association is a pioneer in humanitarian and developmental work in the Syrian Arab Republic, establishing itself as a trusted strategic partner for both international and local entities. Over 9 years of diligent work, the Association has successfully delivered life-saving and developmental services to nearly 1,081,500 beneficiaries, reflecting the depth of impact and quality of performance in the field.

The Association distinguishes itself through high flexibility in project implementation, adaptability to changing circumstances, and possession of rapid response plans that meet the diverse needs of Syrian society. Through successful partnerships with major international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN agencies, “Syria Pulse” today offers flexible, customizable partnership models aimed at enhancing health, education, vocational training, and social cohesion, ultimately building more resilient and stable communities.

1. Who We Are?

Syria Pulse Association is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization striving to improve the lives of the most vulnerable groups in Syrian society. Founded in response to the humanitarian crisis the country has endured, the Association quickly evolved into an effective actor covering several Syrian governorates.

Our Vision: A resilient Syrian society enjoying fair, sustainable health, educational, and developmental services, where individuals live in dignity and safety, and where peace and coexistence prevail.

Our Mission: To provide distinguished health, psychological, educational, and vocational services to affected populations, with a focus on women’s empowerment, child protection, and supporting persons with disabilities, through specialized staff and effective partnerships.

Our Core Values:

• Humanity: Placing the needs of beneficiaries at the top of our priorities.
• Integrity & Transparency: In resource management and financial reporting.
• Institutional Excellence: Commitment to international professional standards.
• Peaceful Coexistence: Promoting social cohesion among all community components.

2. Our 9-Year Impact (Our Track Record)

The following statistics are not merely numbers; they are stories of success and hope for thousands of Syrian families. Thanks to the support of our partners and the efforts of our field teams, the Association has achieved the following:

First: Total Beneficiaries The total number of beneficiaries from all Association projects and services from 2017 to 2025 reached 1,081,499 beneficiaries.

Second: Sectoral Distribution of Services The Association has successfully covered several vital sectors to ensure a comprehensive response:

Third: Beneficiary Demographics We ensure our services are inclusive to cover all segments of society:

Fourth: Economic Impact & Capacity Building We do not just provide aid; we strive to build capacities and provide decent livelihood opportunities:

3. Key Strengths & Success Factors

Syria Pulse Association possesses several competitive advantages that make it the optimal partner for cooperation:

• Solid International Partnerships: We have successfully implemented numerous projects in full partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), along with close cooperation with other international organizations and UN agencies. This collaboration serves as an international testament to our technical and administrative capabilities and our commitment to high standards.
• Field Expertise & Procedural Speed: We have trained and ready staff teams across various governorates. We take pride in our exceptional ability to handle government procedures and extract official permits and approvals (from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Social Affairs, and Health) swiftly and efficiently, ensuring projects start without delay.
• Compliance with International Standards: We are fully committed to Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies, risk management, and transparent financial and administrative standards, ensuring a safe and professional environment for beneficiaries and staff alike.
• Implementation Flexibility: We have the capacity to adapt and modify plans according to field changes or donor requirements, whether the focus is on emergency response or long-term development programs.
• Fully Equipped Infrastructure: The Association owns several community centers across multiple governorates that are fully equipped with medical tools, computers, sewing machines, and necessary furniture. These centers are ready for immediate operation, and we urgently require only operational funding (staff salaries, utilities, and consumables) to resume services without delay or additional setup costs.

4. Service Portfolio & Flexible Center Models

Based on our accumulated experience, we offer our partners flexible models for establishing or supporting centers, with the possibility of combining them. We emphasize the inclusion of Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion components in activities whenever possible.

• Option A: Comprehensive Integrated Center A model combining health, psychological, educational, and vocational services under one roof to serve the community holistically.
• Option B: Health & Nutrition Center Specializes in primary healthcare, maternal and child health, and therapeutic nutrition. (Can be combined with MHPSS).
• Option C: Education Center Entirely Separate and focused on literacy, formal education support, and non-formal education for children and youth. (Ideal for integrating Peacebuilding activities for children).
• Option D: Vocational Training & Livelihoods Center Provides technical and vocational training (sewing, hairdressing, maintenance, IT) to economically empower youth and breadwinners.
• Option E: Disability & Rehabilitation Center Offers physiotherapy, prosthetics, wheelchairs, and specialized psychological support for persons with disabilities.
• Option F: Protection & MHPSS Center Dedicated to trauma recovery, child protection, and response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
• Proposed Combined Models:
  • A center combining (Health + Psychosocial Support).
  • A center combining (Education + Vocational Training + Peacebuilding).

5. Expansion Map & Geographic Reach

Our services are not limited to one region; we have the capacity to expand. Currently, we operate in:

• Damascus and its Countryside.
• Deir-ez-Zor and its Countryside.
• Quneitra.
• Homs.
• Latakia.
• Rif Dimashq.

We are ready to expand our scope and establish the centers mentioned above in any other Syrian governorate you specify, utilizing our wide network of relations to obtain the necessary licenses.

6. Partnership & Funding Mechanism

At Syria Pulse Association, we strive to streamline partnership procedures:

• Contract Flexibility: We accept diverse funding models (Project Funding, Core Support, or Service Fees).
• Transparency: Periodic financial and technical reports following standard donor templates.
• Roles: We handle all aspects of field implementation, management, staffing, and legal compliance, while the partner focuses on funding and strategic oversight.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Partnerships: We welcome collaboration with companies seeking to invest in their social responsibility. Our partners can benefit from Sponsorship Opportunities for specific projects or centers, enhancing their brand image and creating a tangible positive impact within the Syrian community.

7. Case Study: The Medical Spectrum Center – Deir-ez-Zor

Our center in Deir-ez-Zor (“Medical Spectrum”) serves as a living model proving the efficiency of “Option A” (Comprehensive Center). The Association operates a three-story villa, ensuring the following services:

• Ground Floor: Reception, Internal Medicine, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation, and Pharmacy.
• First Floor: Psychiatric clinic, Psychosocial Support (PSS) rooms, and a Training Hall.
• Second Floor: Sewing and Hairdressing workshops.

In this center, we implemented projects in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), providing thousands of free consultations and community services, making it a ready-made model for replication in any other governorate.

8. Inspiring Success Stories

Success Story (1): From Despair to Hope.. From Need to Giving Beneficiary: “M” – Middle School Student

During a routine field monitoring tour, the Association’s team met “M,” a third-year middle school student. “M” had survived a tragic accident that resulted in the amputation of his lower limbs, forcing him to drop out of school and beg on the streets to survive.

The team saw beyond his disability and recognized a determined young man deserving of a better future. We invited “M” to visit the Syria Pulse Community Center in Deir-ez-Zor, beginning his journey of true empowerment. He was enrolled in a computer training course, where he demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication, achieving excellent grades.

In recognition of his determination, the Association decided not just to support him financially, but to formally employ him as a receptionist at the center. Today, “M” is an active and effective element in the humanitarian and community work, serving other beneficiaries. His story proves that disability was not the end, but rather the beginning of a new path to success.

Success Story (2: The Breadwinner Who Became a Trainer Beneficiary: A sole provider for her ill mother

This woman was forced to sacrifice her future and aspirations to care for her sick mother and support her family after a painful divorce from a husband who did not value her struggles. Facing life’s challenges alone, she turned to Syria Pulse Association for support.

She attended several awareness sessions and psychosocial support (PSS) sessions, which helped her regain her self-confidence and visualize a future. Following the advice of the PSS team, she decided to pursue vocational training and enrolled in a sewing course.

She displayed high commitment and skill, prompting the Association to hire her in the center’s workshop. We did not stop there; the team worked to further develop her skills to include household waste recycling. Today, she is not only a supervisor but also provides training courses for other female breadwinners in both sewing and recycling, becoming a living model of women’s empowerment and breaking the cycle of poverty.

9. Conclusion & Next Steps

Syria Pulse Association is not just an implementing entity; it is a strategic partner possessing the vision and infrastructure necessary to make a tangible difference in the Syrian community.

To ensure we deliver the optimal solution that precisely meets your needs, I invite you to review the proposals outlined in this note and guide me toward the models of cooperation (or Center Types) that you find most suitable for your current strategy.

Upon receiving your guidance, I will promptly prepare the relevant financial and human resources study (including costs and staffing requirements) and submit it to you for review. We are ready to be your flexible strategic partner whenever the opportunity arises.

Contact Information: Mr. Wessam Al Kebbeh Chairman of the Board – Syria Pulse Association

E-mail: [wessampk@gmail.com]

Mobile & WhatsApp: [+963-994466625]

Website: syriapulse.org

For a detailed overview of our institutional frameworks (Financial Management, HR, Protection), please visit our profile on the UN Partners Portal: www.unpartnerportal.org/profile/1511