Aunty Samira’s Favourite Dish

Alwane was founded to support projects developed by civilians to help children affected by the violent conflict in Syria. The charity is currently active in Syria.

Bonnefoi Social Centre was born out of the initiative of residents mobilised to improve the quality of life in the Guillotière district, while respecting its history and identity. It opened its doors in 2006 with the support of the City of Lyon and the CAF du Rhône.

Born in Kuwait in 1980 to Syrian parents, Diala Brisly grew up in Damascus. As a visual artist, she began her career as an animator for the Syrian channel Spacetoon. As a political artist, she opposes the political drift of her country and is known for her work in support of the women’s hunger strike in Adra prison, which led to the release of 23 prisoners. She has dedicated herself to children who are victims of war in Syria and elsewhere, carrying out artistic projects in refugee camps and alternative education centres since 2014. She fled to France in 2015, where she received a Nora scholarship.