Syrian Kanon Foundation
We Are the Story That Shapes Tomorrow
Our Vision & Mission
The Future We Strive to Build
Our Vision
To be an active part of rebuilding Syrian society in the post-conflict phase by supporting justice, promoting coexistence, and achieving equality and human dignity through sustainable civil and developmental initiatives.
Our Mission
We work to empower local communities by providing direct support in the fields of social cohesion, alternative education, transitional justice, and the empowerment of youth and women. We utilize media and awareness tools to amplify the voice of the community, enhance awareness, and restore the active civic role of individuals.
About us
Kanon Organization (SKF) is a civil, non-profit organization established in 2013 in the countryside of Damascus.
Since its inception, it has been continuously active in serving Syrian society and promoting social cohesion, justice, and human rights. The organization began its activities through the “Matar” media project and quickly evolved into a dynamic entity supporting the most vulnerable groups—especially women, children, and youth—in conflict-affected areas.
Through its diverse programs in media, alternative education, psychosocial support, and cultural development, Kanon aims to build a cohesive, just, and balanced civil society rooted in the values of dignity, equality, and empowerment.
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Justice
Community
Cohesion
Gender
Equality
Freedom
of Expression
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Dignity
Community
Participation
Our Core Values
Our values are not just words—they are principles we live by every day.
We believe that justice, equality, and community cohesion are not only goals, but also the path we walk to build a more humane and dignified society.
Through these core values, we shape our vision and guide our work to always be a voice for the voiceless.
Geographic Scope
Areas of Operation and Geographic Scope
Kanon operates in several regions within Syria, with a special focus on the Damascus countryside and the city of Gaziantep in Turkey as a regional coordination hub. The organization targets communities affected by conflict, particularly internally displaced persons (IDPs), women, children, and youth. It seeks to expand its interventions in response to the growing needs of the population.
Our Programs and Areas of Work
Kanon delivers its interventions through four main pillars:
Alternative Education and Vocational Empowerment
Alternative Education and Vocational Empowerment
• Literacy programs for women and girls.
• Vocational training programs for youth and women in handicrafts and technical fields.
Psychosocial Support
Psychosocial Support
• Trauma therapy programs using art, theater, and painting.
Media and Community Awareness
Media and Community Awareness
• Media campaigns to promote a culture of reconciliation and coexistence in conflict-affected areas.
• Podcasts and short videos to enhance community dialogue.
Cultural and Community Development
Cultural and Community Development
• Artistic and cultural activities that revive public spaces and build trust.
Our Projects
Showcase
Key Achievements
(2013–2015 and Beyond)
Matar Project (2014): An awareness media initiative that produced short films addressing youth recruitment by extremist groups.
Trained and guided over 514 students through alternative education programs over three years.
Supported the renovation of schools in rural Damascus.
Launched a dialogue club on transitional justice.
Produced cultural radio programs on human rights, peaceful coexistence, and heritage.
Implemented the “Visual Vision of Damascus” project, which used art as a tool for reconciliation and hope-building.
