Justice and Human Rights Syrian Arab Republic Project #40933

1 M trained volunteers reading books to children

by Home Storytellers - fiscally sponsored by 501c3 nonprofit, Empowerment WORKS

1 M trained volunteers reading books to children

Project Report | Nov 2, 2026
Empowerment Through Film and Reading

By Asmaa Rashed | Project Coordinator

Thanks to our generous donors, we have expanded our project's impact through interactive film screenings and tailored capacity-building workshops in multiple locations:

Bosra Al-Harir: We completed an intensive 10-session workshop targeting 21 adolescent girls. The sessions focused on read-aloud activities, psychosocial support, resilience, and training on basic digital tools as creative assistants for expressive writing.
Rural Damascus: We hosted a special screening of "The Neighborhood Storyteller" for 25 women, followed by an inspiring interactive dialogue with the film's protagonist to share personal experiences of strength and perseverance.
Eastern Ghouta: We organized a community screening event for 40 children and 10 volunteers, fostering a safe, joyful, and supportive environment.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all our donors for making these safe and empowering spaces possible for Syrian women, girls, and children!

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