On October 10, 2025, at the Assembly that brings together organizations from around the world committed to peace and human rights, Robert Chelhod, president of Seeds of Hope, spoke about the daily work carried out in Syria on projects supported by the AMU. This is his speech:
Seeds of Hope
Mohtadi is back to playing
Thanks to the commitment of the young therapist Aida, this ten-year-old boy from Homs, affected by a congenital disease, has improved his health
Syria, the days of the mission
A journey through rubble and rebirth, to listen, share, and strengthen AMU’s commitment to the Syrian people
Robert Chelhod in Italy to talk about Syria
AMU announces the launch of a tour of events dedicated to Syria, with the aim of raising funds and awareness about the situation the country continues to face
A student from Damascus
Carla plans her future while attending the after-school program supported by AMU, aiming for the Faculty of Engineering and a possible scholarship in Europe
Read, write and… tell stories!
At eight months Mayar could not hear anything, but today, at twelve years old, she gives voice to her sentences thanks to a rehabilitation program and school support at the EHIS center
Being 18 in Syria
After a difficult period marked by the separation of his parents and work to support the family, Rabie has rediscovered the pleasure of studying and sharing thanks to the Our Youth Our Future center
Taking back your life
Nour faces the chemotherapy process thanks to the economic and psychological support of the Semi di Speranza center, in Syria
Healing the wounds of war
A bullet had hit Ali in the head, causing paralysis of part of his body. Then, physical and psychological rehabilitation with Seeds of Hope
A Cure for Hala in Syria
With the support of Seeds of Hope, the woman found the strength to overcome the disease, returning to teach her beloved collage technique
Proximity as a multiplier of hope
An appeal of proximity from our President, which leads us to reflect on the hope for Syria in this new dramatic geopolitical scenario.
Aleppo: AMU alongside Syria in this new emergency
In an exclusive interview, Robert Chelhod talks about the dramatic situation in Aleppo. Despite the war, AMU continues to support the Syrian population, remodeling its projects to deal with the emergency and guarantee essential aid.












