A Window on Syria

Years active: 2009-2010

These multimedia pieces were produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Damascus.

Iraqi Refugees Suffer Hardship in Syria

Audio slideshow produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, February 2010.

A Small Syrian Town Keeps Ancient Language Alive

Video produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Damascus, November 2009.

Death Becoming a Luxury in Syria

Audio slideshow produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, February 2010.

Old Damascus Attracts Hotel Investors

Video produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Damascus, November 2009.

Environmentalists Clean Up River Barada

The Barada River, once a source of life for the people of Damascus, is now dried up and polluted but a group of young environmentalists are out to change that.

Syrian Youths Express Their Aspirations Through Rap

Young Syrian rappers are starting to appeal to a broad spectrum of Syrian society with many political and social aspirations.

Damascus Coffee Shops Retain Traditional Charm

Despite the opening of western-style cafes in Damascus, the old coffee shops are still a favoured destination for those interested in the traditions of the old city.