Fadi and Zeina jam at home
Days full of music and joy
I came to Australia with my family in March 2015, so I have been here for two years. We are sorry that we...
Road to Damascus: Australian artist Luke Cornish unveils Syria-inspired exhibition
Luke Cornish is drawing on his experiences travelling through Syria to paint a picture of the country beyond the news headlines. (Aired SBS World News February 12th 2017).
Permission to...
Childhood on Hold in Syria
Children have a right to play, but in Damascus the ruined streets are their playground. Dateline reveals the harsh lessons they've already learnt about war. For more on Luke...
Hana speaks about her love for Fairuz
Over lunch, I interviewed Hana about Fairuz, the Lebanese singer that Syrians across the country listen to in the mornings. Hana's daughter Karla helped translate.
The Warmth and Spirit of Syrians
In September 2003, I began a teaching contract at the British Council in Damascus. Over two years, I befriended hundreds of Syrians. There was a warmth and a buzz...
