SSJ stands and fights with the Syrian people for
FREEDOM.
JUSTICE. DIGNITY.
Your support matters.
Every donation brings us closer to justice and dignity for all Syrians.
From revolution to reconstruction,
we walk alongside Syria
in DIGNITY and JUSTICE.
Born out of courage, grounded in justice. Stand with Syria Japan (SSJ) is the first and only Japanese nonprofit organization that openly stood against the Assad regime and declared support for the Syrian people’s pursuit of freedom. Since 2017, we have worked hand in hand with survivors, families, and local communities, through local offices in Syria and a transnational network, to build a future rooted in justice, truth, and dignity.
SSJ remains committed to supporting Syrians and rebuilding a free, dignified Syria. The struggle has been long, but we will continue to fight—for the revolution’s martyrs, for justice, for the families and for every Syrian who dreams of freedom.
What We Do
At SSJ, we aim to be present, committed, and real. We work directly with survivors and families, listening to their stories and responding to their needs.
We speak out when others stay silent, challenging lies and propaganda with truth and action. We stand on the ground, not from a distance because dignity can’t be delivered by proxy. And above all, we believe in the power of people Syrian, Japanese, and global communities standing together for justice.
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SSJ’s work focuses on three key areas that reflect our mission to support Syrians with direct action.
Supporting Survivors
At the heart of SSJ’s mission is justice for survivors of detention, torture, and enforced disappearance. We support them through psychosocial care, legal assistance, and reintegration programs.
We work closely with survivor-led networks and legal experts to ensure their voices shape Syria’s future. Our programs include:
- Emergency shelter and trauma rehabilitation
- Legal identity restoration
- Collaboration with Caesar Families Association and international human rights groups
- Support for families of the forcibly disappeared
- Education and psychological support through the SSJ Yarmouk School (300+ students, teachers, mental health staff)
- Skills training and social reintegration for survivors.
- Economic empowerment through the HIMAWARI Project
- Social businesses (shoemaking, craftwork)
- Economic ties between Syria and Japan.
- Entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods for marginalized communities.
We stand not only in solidarity—but in action—with Syria’s survivors and their families
Emergency Humanitarian Aid
From the frontlines of airstrikes to the aftermath of natural disasters, SSJ delivers urgent relief to families facing crisis and displacement.
Our actions include:
- Emergency food and medical assistance
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- Distribution of shelter materials and essential goods
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- Earthquake response (2023): support to over 2,000 families
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- Safe relocation for internally displaced families
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We believe that returning to a dignified life is a fundamental right—and every act of emergency aid is a statement of solidarity.
Rebuilding Homes
For families returning to areas devastated by war, rebuilding is a form of resistance. SSJ works hand-in-hand with communities to restore homes destroyed by Assad regime and Russian airstrikes.
This work includes:
- Physical reconstruction of bombed homes
- Infrastructure repairs in areas of return
- Coordination with local engineers and laborers
- Support for returnee families with basic utilities
Every restored home is a declaration that Syrians will not be erased.