community/life

13:07

Communes in North and East Syria play important roles in not only supporting society but also building a democratic, equal and progressive life.

12:57

The Pargîn Culture and Art Center was established in Dêrik (Al-Malikiyah) to preserve the cultural heritage of Koçers (nomads), which is an important part of Kurdish culture.

14:09

Displaced Palestinian women struggle to survive despite the worsening living conditions in tents scattered along Gaza’s coastline, waiting for the end of the war without water and humanitarian aid.

10:29

The Young Women’s Union has started a vocational course in Deir ez-Zor to promote women’s economic empowerment. “Women attending the course want to start their own business,” said Beşayir El-Ali, the course director.

13:01

Women have rebuilt their life in solidarity with each other in the village of Zirgan (Abu Rasin), located in the Jazira Canton of North and East Syria, despite the ongoing Turkish attacks.

10:15

“We struggle to survive,” said Sudanese women, who have been displaced by the ongoing civil war in Sudan.

09:33

The water shortage in villages around Mount Kizwan negatively affects women. Despite the water shortage, women find ways to make their villages green.

11:58

“All I want is to have a grave to commemorate my daughter and to plant flowers on her grave,” said Warda Masoud, whose daughter was killed in an Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip.

12:12

“I will stand firm no matter how strong the wind is. I will make my voice heard everywhere,” said Zarifa Shaheen, one of the women who perform a miracle every day amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

10:42

The Vîtariya Commune built in Dêrik (Al-Malikiyah) aims to strengthen solidarity among different ethnic identities in the city.

11:42

“Every piece of pastry I sell is a victory,” said Shorouk al-Jarjawi, who holds on to life although she has lost one of her legs in an Israel’s attack. “I will never give up the struggle.”

13:20

Women living in the village of Fiwêda, located on the foothills of Mount Kizwanan have already started harvesting barley.

10:45

17-year-old Sumaya Al-Sharif cycles in the war-ravaged Gaza to earn a living for her family. Due to the war, she has to shoulder the responsibilities of her family that has lost all its breadwinners.

10:25

The ongoing Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid and war on Gaza has led to price hikes, especially food prices. Palestinians are also short of cash since banks have been bombed, and power cuts shut down ATMs.

10:02

More than 40 Sudanese women attending a training course in Sudan’s Northern State learn how to make various mango products. The course aims to promote women’s economic empowerment.

12:10

Women of Gaza struggle to survive despite the devastating effects of war. Planting vegetables, roses or basil around their tents is a way for them to hold on to life.

08:34

Mushroom hunting season has started for women in Til Temir. “Our land is fertile. The more you care for the land, the more you will reap what you sow,” said Meryem Mihemed.

10:05

A sewing machine is the only source of income for Salwa Muhammad, an Egyptian migrant living in Libya, whose one of the most important goals is sending her daughters to school.

08:54

Hêvi, a kindergarten opened in the city of Hasakah, aims to provide a safe learning environment to children and support working mothers.

08:20

“Al-Wafaa village” is a shelter, an oasis of hope for orphaned children amid destruction in Gaza. The village is a space that gets children out of the war trauma and offers them a safe, new life.