{"id":21228,"date":"2025-02-24T18:04:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T18:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/satellite.mmu.ac.uk\/northernquota-old\/?p=21228"},"modified":"2025-02-24T18:04:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T18:04:05","slug":"from-activism-to-advocacy-how-rethink-rebuild-society-is-helping-to-reshape-syrias-future-after-the-fall-of-assad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/satellite.mmu.ac.uk\/northernquota-old\/from-activism-to-advocacy-how-rethink-rebuild-society-is-helping-to-reshape-syrias-future-after-the-fall-of-assad\/","title":{"rendered":"From activism to advocacy:  how Rethink Rebuild Society is helping to reshape Syria\u2019s future after the fall of Assad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In conversation with NQ, Dr. Haytham Alhamwi, CEO of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rrsoc.org\/\">Rethink Rebuild Society<\/a> (RRS), shared the organisation\u2019s mission, its role in supporting Syrian refugees, and his perspective on the ongoing crisis in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On Monday 10th February, RR&#39;s manager Dr. Haytham Alhamwi shared his personal and insightful perspective on the future of Syria at a Manchester Amnesty meeting. His talk instilled the thought that, despite challenges, there is possibility for change and healing in Syria&#39;s future. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/k4JMqusfKf\">pic.twitter.com\/k4JMqusfKf<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rethink Rebuild (@Rethink_Rebuild) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Rethink_Rebuild\/status\/1891458241453768874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 17, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded officially in 2013, the Rethink Rebuild Society (RRS) traces its roots back to 2011, when a group of Syrians in the UK sought to raise awareness about the uprising against the Assad regime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt the beginning, we were focused on advocacy\u2014protests, media engagement, meeting politicians\u2014to make sure the world knew what was happening in Syria,\u201d Dr Alhamwi explained. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the refugee crisis deepened, the organisation expanded its mission to provide direct support for Syrians resettling in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting Syrian refugees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the influx of Syrian refugees, RRS established a refugee support office to assist with critical needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMany arrive with nothing, unfamiliar with the system, and struggling with trauma. We help them navigate daily life, from paperwork to healthcare and education,\u201d said Dr. Alhamwi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is this support that ensures refugees not only survive but thrive in their new environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2153\" height=\"1615\" src=\"https:\/\/satellite.mmu.ac.uk\/northernquota-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/02\/IMG_6043-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr Haytham Alhamwi stands on the left of the image, he is wearing a cyan jumper and cream trousers. Faraz Arian stands on the right wearing a red coat and dark suit, holding a piece of paper. 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One of its key achievements is a school in the village of Sahara, sustained by the Syrian community in Manchester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEducation is the key to rebuilding Syria,\u201d he said. \u201cWithout it an entire generation will be lost.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as education, there is focus on maintaining Syrian cultural identity through events such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.celebratingsyria.org\/\">Celebrating Syria Festival,<\/a> which showcases Syrian music, art, and literature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPeople know Syria for war and destruction, but we want them to see our rich culture, our stories, and our contributions,\u201d said Dr Alhamwi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/satellite.mmu.ac.uk\/northernquota-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/02\/39f5f7e3-7877-4feb-8967-0f65bb78fde6-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of Dr. Haytham Alhamwi. He is looking directly into the camera with a small smile. He has dark hair that is greying and stubble, and is sitting on a chair in front of a white wall and plant. 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Even after all the suffering, they continue to fight for dignity and freedom,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, he stressed that true change requires international support. \u201cThe stability of Syria largely depends on foreign powers, who may either support progress towards a better future or become obstacles to any hopeful prospects\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Dr Alhamwi\u2019s leadership, the Rethink Rebuild Society remains a vital support system for Syrians in the UK while advocating for a free and just Syria. 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