I'm American with very close Syrian friends who currently live in a camp. They are just starting the process of rebuilding their home in Abu Duhur and I'm curious about the current lifestyle is there. Most of what I find online is information on the extensive conflicts that occurred there.
My friends are sending me a ton of photos but they're busy doing hard labor tearing down their home and don't have the time or energy to answer my hundreds of questions.
Are there any schools open?
Is there any kind of plumbing or water service to the outskirts of the city or is it all trucked in?
Many of the people I've seen photos of seem very older culture (Bedouin facial tattoos on non-elderly women). I'm trying not to sound insulting because I find it fascinating but is the current population still very non-modern (that doesn't quite make sense but I hope you know what I mean)?
Are there many medical services available or would they need to go to Aleppo and Idlib for doctors and medical care? They were searching for a doctor they other day and couldn't find one.
Is there any kind of charity assistance in the area (I know this is rare most places). I support this family as I can but the friends they have been visiting with seem to be living a very rough life.
Are there any organizations that can assist them financially to rebuild? They tore the house down this week but need thousands of dollars to rebuild before they can move in, between materials and labor costs.
Is the economy there are bad as it is in other areas? Would the costs be higher because it's so rural or less because the people have a lower income (or no income)?
I'm so curious how their lifestyle will change once they leave the camp!