She Builds Peace in Syria: Mobaderoon
The She Builds Peace campaign launched in Syria with eight local events across the country, supported by Mobaderoon.
The She Builds Peace campaign launched in Syria with eight local events across the country, supported by Mobaderoon.
Mobaderoon is a non-profit organization that provides crucial support to civil society organizations in Syria. Their main focus is on offering consulting and training services specifically tailored to address the unique needs and challenges faced by local communities.
“I often dream the jasmine returns to Syria to decorate and perfume our streets.”
As the Syrian regime rained barrel bombs on her hometown in Syria, Najlaa and her family were forced to flee to Turkey where she established the first organization led by a Syrian woman to help other women refugees with literacy, economic empowerment, and psychosocial support.
Peace Hero Najlaa El Sheikh speaks to ICAN about her journey, her work, and her dreams.
ICAN’s partner Abeer Pamuk, a Syrian humanitarian worker, discusses the situation on the ground for children and women in her country with Alison Smith.
Amidst the violence, thousands of Syrians are working for peace in their communities but the voices of Syrian civil society and peace actors are missing from the negotiating table.