Rediscovering Healing
on the Stage.
The youth of Homs have survived hardship, but their story doesn't end with trauma. We provide the spotlight where they reclaim their narrative.
Beyond Traditional
Therapy.
Scars from war run deep. We use body-based methods to help children safely engage with their emotions and the world again.
Somatic Release
Techniques designed to move stored tension out of the body through gentle, expressive movement.
Safe Spaces
Environmentally tailored rooms where vulnerability is met with strength and collective support.
"On this stage, I am not a victim. I am a hero, a traveler, a king."
Finding a Larger Self.
Acting is about discovering your power. Through different roles, these kids physically experience being capable and strong. They step out of their past and into a world of possibility.
- check_circle Role-play as a tool for confidence
- check_circle Embodied empowerment exercises
- check_circle Narrative reclamation workshops
Healing Together.
Collective movement and music give us meaning. Our choir builds hope, courage, and powerful solidarity.
The Hope Choir
Music provides a rhythmic anchor for the nervous system, allowing children to harmonize literally and metaphorically.
Children joined our collective healing circles this year alone.
Building a network of support that extends far beyond the theater doors.
Shared Rhythms
Synchronized movement helps regulate the collective nervous system.
Support the Movement
Every donation fuels another hour of restorative play.
Shared Humanity.
Trauma can isolate, but theater brings us together. Mirroring exercises help build trust and get children in tune with one another. It's about seeing oneself in the eyes of another.
"We learn that our neighbor's heartbeat is just like our own. The fear dissolves into a shared rhythm."
Creating a Future.
Building skills is the best defense against helplessness. Creating a play from start to finish gives our youth a massive sense of achievement. They learn set design, lighting, scriptwriting, and performance.
12
Plays Prepared
Objective
Creating healing
A Safe Circle.
Our team of therapists and instructors works side-by-side with the kids, building a trusting, interdependent community.
Sami Almasri
Director
Abdul Malik
Artistic Director
Khalil
Community Coordinator
Thriving Across Syria.
Our journey starts in Homs, but our dream is for all of Syria. With your support, we can transform the narrative from surviving to thriving. We envision theater hubs in every city, healing one stage at a time.
Help Expand the Stage
oal: $100,000
