What does it mean to survive a freezing winter without a safe home, sufficient food, or the certainty of what tomorrow may bring?

Beyond the Cold: Stories from Syria’s Displaced is a deeply personal humanitarian journal that offers readers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by Syrians living in displacement. Written from Siti Sakinah Meor Omar Baki’s firsthand experiences during humanitarian missions in Syria and Lebanon, this ebook goes beyond the story of winter. It explores loss, resilience, trauma, compassion and the enduring hope of people forced to leave their homes.

Through heartfelt stories of children, families and refugees, readers will discover the challenges of living in fragile shelters, struggling to access food and education and surviving the lasting effects of war. This ebook also shares Siti Sakinah’s experiences delivering humanitarian aid, including food and winter supplies, as well as efforts to provide safer and more dignified living conditions for displaced communities.

About the Author

Siti Sakinah Meor Omar Baki is a Malaysian humanitarian leader and one of the key figures behind Syria Care, an organisation dedicated to supporting communities affected by the Syrian crisis. Her humanitarian journey began in 2011, when she started raising funds through social media to assist Syrians in need. She joined Syria Care in 2014 and played an important role in developing the organisation into a humanitarian NGO providing aid across Syria and neighbouring countries.

With an academic background in Usuluddin, specialising in Hadith and Ulum Hadith from Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah, she brings her knowledge, language skills, and years of humanitarian experience to the stories shared in this ebook.

Beyond the Cold reminds us that behind every refugee statistic is a human being with a story, a family, dreams, and a hope for a better tomorrow.