Rebuilding Akhtarin’s infrastructure after Daesh
With Daesh gone, the people of Akhtarin came together to help restore their area. Akhtarin’s residents’ hard work…
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Lighting up Raqqa after Daesh
Raqqa was left devastated by Daesh. The electricity grid was hit particularly badly. After Raqqa’s liberation, the…
The horses Daesh nearly brought to extinction
Horses have long been a part of Arabian culture, with roots extending back centuries. In Raqqa, the horse became a…
The bookstore Daesh tried to destroy
Daesh considered books to be “dangerous”. As a result, libraries were targeted and bookshops destroyed. Ahmad’s…
The play area allowing children to forget Daesh
After liberation from Daesh, Yusra and her husband fulfilled their dream to build a play area for local children.…
The education system refilling the gaps Daesh left behind
Under Daesh, education was closely monitored and, in many places, prohibited altogether. Raqqa’s Education…