I Have To Change My Route tells the story of a young Syrian man who was forced by circumstances to change his life plans and look for a better life far away from war. The song illuminates the reasons why the speaker chooses to change his approach. It represents the situation of Syrians after six […]
“Return” and “stability” are two words that embody the internal conflict inside each and every refugee. In Lebanon, both Palestinians and Syrians have suffered due to policies that prevent the improvement of camps’ infrastructure – policies which are supposedly to encourage their eventual return. However, the reality of the situation on the ground has forced […]
My Childhood is Mine is a collection of 21 original artworks drawn or painted by nine children, and by Mahabba herself. Each work of art reflects a story, an incident, or a dream in the life of the child. The works were completed after a series of one-to-one sessions between Mahabba and the children in […]
Optimism sheds light on the obstacles young Syrians are facing in Lebanon and how they deal with the daily challenges they encounter. The film is based on Hassan’s personal experience as a young Syrian man who has been living in Lebanon for over five years.
I Make My Own Future is a film about Alaa, a 15-year-old boy from Jobar, Syria. During the war, his father was kidnapped, and in 2012 his family had to move to Lebanon. Alaa works in a restaurant to support his family – he isn’t studying because he doesn’t have official papers. Hearing that there […]
Reunion documents a normal day in the life of a refugee family in the Bekaa Valley, waiting to be reunited with their eldest son Omar. Omar emigrated to Germany illegally via Lebanon and Turkey. This 14-year-old is working hard to bring his family to Germany by means of a ‘reunion application’. They – like many […]