Kawaakibi Foundation congratulates the people of Syria on their liberation from the Assad regime after 14 years of resistance. This historic moment marks the dawn of a new chapter in their courageous struggle for freedom and dignity.
For 54 years, the Syrian people were held hostage to the Assad regime, suffering some of the worst oppression known to mankind. From mass incarceration, a police state and horrific massacres in the 1980s under Hafez Al Assad, to the explosion of brutality in 2011, when protesters taking to the streets as part of the Arab Spring regional movements for dignity were met with bullets, massacres, besiegement and starvation, chemical massacres, and barrel bombings.
Syrians have been consistent in their struggle for liberation, and the moral clarity of others can be judged by whether they stood by this struggle, or were silent, apathetic or complicit. We are honoured that our own colleague Razan Saffour has been at the front of this struggle, and we see it as an indivisible part of the entire MENA region’s struggle for dignity, human rights and good governance.
This victory belongs to every individual who resisted oppression and dreamed of a Syria defined by peace and democracy. Kawaakibi Foundation stands in unwavering solidarity with the Syrian people as they embark on this monumental journey of rebuilding their nation. We are deeply committed to supporting Syrians in their task of nation-building, and the pursuit of justice, unity and prosperity. Together, we will work tirelessly to heal the wounds of war, rebuild communities, and nurture a future where every Syrian can thrive with hope and opportunity.
The road ahead will not be without challenges, but with resilience, solidarity, and the unshakable spirit of the Syrian people, a brighter future is within reach. Kawaakibi Foundation stands ready to support the rebuilding through our various initiatives, including Shefa, our program for mental health, our Bitcoin program for financial freedom, our disinformation analysis and public sphere capabilities, and more. We will remain a steadfast partner in this endeavor, every step of the way.