The News of Death Never Stops
As a newsreader at a local radio station inside Syria, I am constantly updated about the latest national and international developments. News related to...
The Ruins Left by Islamic State
The Islamic State [IS] controlled the town of Tal Hamis, south of the city of Qamishli, for almost two years. In late February 2015,...
Cleaning Up Kfar Nabel
Abu Adel used to live right next to Kfar Nabel’s main landfill site. “The smell was unbearable, and an invasion of insects had settled...
A Fresh Start for Syrian Youth
Fuad al-Basha, 23, was on the verge of leaving war-torn Syria to seek a new life in Europe. “Like most young Syrians, despair and...
Delivering Hot Meals to Syria’s Homeless
Each afternoon Imad sits outside his tent waiting for his free meal. The nine-year-old is one of many children whose families have been internally...
Helping to Heal Syria’s Troubled Children
Nour was an introverted child who could not get along with her peers. When anyone tried to talk to the nine-year-old, her immediate response...
Helping Idlib’s Women and Children
When 35-year-old Jumana found a lump in her breast, she was terrified. “I was so frightened when I discovered it, especially as I didn’t...
Separated by War
My husband, my two young sons and I had fled Syria to take refuge in Lebanon. In Beirut, my husband found a job in...
Qamishli’s Museum of Kurdish Heritage
Mohammed Sabri founded the Martyr Farhad’s Museum of Kurdish Heritage in Qamishli two years ago. The museum, portrays the traditional Kurdish way of life...
Breaking Bread With Idlib’s Poorest
Relief organisations in Idlib helped the destitute and displaced celebrate Ramadan by hosting traditional iftar meals to break their fast. Field kitchens and restaurants...
Treating Aleppo’s Traumatised Children
Nour could not accept that her father gone forever. He had been killed during a government air strike on Aleppo, but his eight year...
Kurdish Youth Dance On
A new network of art, dance and drama groups is helping to brighten the lives of young Kurds in Syria. The Kurdish Democratic Youth...
Dominated by the Colour Red
I woke up on Tuesday April 19, 2016 feeling happy, optimistic and full of energy. I had a cup of coffee with my mother,...
Support for Children with Special Needs
A new campaign aims to provide psychological and social support to children with special needs in the war-torn city of Qamishli. The organisation Tufulati...
No Escape From the Bombs
Almost four years have passed since the day my family and I fled our home, but the memories are still fresh in my mind....
Sharia Courts Observe Laws of War and Instability
Manal was widowed at the age of 30 when her husband Faris was murdered by a group of bandits. On October 8, 2015, Faris...
