Our Work
We are dedicated to raising awareness for the Syrian cause through creative public campaigning and advocacy efforts.
By leveraging different platforms and channels we amplify the voices of Syrians, inspire solidarity in support of their struggle for dignity, and ensure that their demands are heard by policymakers and the international community.
Public campaigns + Advocacy
Attacks on Healthcare
“STOP BOMBING HOSPITALS,” was our first call to action, since the moment For Sama was shared with the world.
Through compelling storytelling and advocacy efforts, we mobilise support for medical workers on the ground under constant danger and call for accountability for the war crimes committed against them. Our aim is to ensure attacks on healthcare do not go unnoticed, forgotten, nor unpunished.
For Sama, which has been shown in over 140 countries, is a powerful tool for education and awareness. We have used it to pave the way for a deeper understanding towards the Syrian cause, and the plight of refugees more broadly.
AFS has facilitated over 500 screenings of the film globally, followed by post-screening discussions featuring Waad, Dr. Hamza, and the wider team. Are you interested in hosting a screening?
Screenings + Talks
Displacement Exhibition
In December 2016, the people of East Aleppo were confronted with an impossible choice: leave or die. The forced mass displacement that followed uprooted the lives of thousands, including those of Action for Sama’s co-founders.
Any belongings that managed to be saved by survivors and carried into their exile, shed a deeper light onto the human lives affected by the war crimes.
We have gathered some of these objects and memories to share with the public.
