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1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
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1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children

Project Report | Apr 21, 2026
Inside Syria: Empowering Girls via Film & Books

By Asmaa Rashed | Project Contributor

Dear Supporters,

We are thrilled to share that our fieldwork in Southern Syria is officially underway! We are currently preparing to launch an empowerment workshop for 20 resilient adolescent girls.

The Tools of Change:

Centered around our film, "The Neighborhood Storyteller," each girl will receive an Empowerment Kit containing:

Reading Books & Stationery: To support their academic growth.

The Dream Journal: A private space to document their future goals.

The Magic Pen: A symbolic tool to encourage writing without fear.

Help Us Reach More:

This group is just the beginning. Your continued donations will allow us to expand this mission and put a "Magic Pen" in the hands of many more girls waiting for their chance.

Thank you for making this possible!

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Project Leader:
Francisco Alcala
Santa Barbara , CA United States
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