Dawlaty is a nonprofit foundation that believes in nonviolence and peaceful resistance, and works towards achieving a democratic and peaceful transition in a state that upholds human rights, equality, tolerance and diversity. Dawlaty works to support  of civil society to become active participants in transitioning Syria to a just democratic state. Dawlaty works to build the knowledge of civic values and life skills of young people to engage in their communities and nation. In addition, it works to build an archive of stories and artworks in order to immortalize the memory of the Syrian uprising and highlight the experiences and voices of marginalized groups within the Syrian conflict. The organization works on the ground and online to document, advocate and build capacity for civil society group and young people. Dawlaty works in partnership with Syrian organizations and solidarity groups to amplify Syrian voices.

Syrian Oral History Archive (SOHA)

The Syrian Oral History Archive (SOHA) is an initiative launched by Dawlaty as an attempt to create a comprehensive Syrian narrative about what happened in Syria from the beginning of the peaceful movement in 2011 until today, collecting oral histories and building a unified archive that any Syrian from current and future generations can access. This initiative does not merely focus on identifying violations, but rather tells detailed stories of Syrian men and women, who lived through this period, whether they witnessed violations directly or not.

Listen to their stories

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