Syria

Women learning how to read and write in a literacy courses in the Idlib countryside. (Photo: IWPR)

Ghufran's Story: From Teacher to Wanted Woman

An abrupt end to one woman's beloved career.

22 Aug 17

Children paint inside the Psychological Support Centre in Aleppo’s Bustan al-Qasr neighbourhood. (Photo: Mujahid Abu al-Jud)

How a Tent Became a School

Preventing an illiteracy "time bomb".

18 Aug 17

Women inspect a home in ruins targeted by the regime. (Photo: IWPR)

My Poor Uncle

No-one is safe when the warplanes come.

11 Jul 17

Heating the broken glass for an hour in the oven on a high temperature. (Photo: Sonia al-Ali)

Idlib's Ancient Glass Industry

Craftsmen are committed to keep their traditional skills alive.

4 Jul 17

A workshop organised by Basamat. (Photo: Mohammed Ibrahim)

Basamat: Empowering Women

Training opportunities open up new horizons for local communities.

3 Jul 17

An unexploded missile becomes a valuable resource. (Photo: Yazan al-Zaydan)

Fighting Over An Unexploded Missile

Missiles have become a precious resource for local people who can sell the remnants for high prices.

25 Jun 17

Rubbish recycled every day. (Photo: Maher al-Omar)

Recycling Industry Booms in Idlib

Collecting and reusing waste has proved to be an unexpected source of income.

10 Jun 17

A Wartime Epidemic of Begging

Both young and old are forced to survive as best they can.

10 Jun 17

The First Day of Our Revolution

Hope and unity ends in pain and anger.

3 Jun 17

A Sad Homecoming

When the people have left, only death and destruction remain.

20 May 17

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