Film about Syrian refugee women

What is She Is Syria?

She Is Syria is a documentary that tells the stories of Syrian female refugee women and girls. So much of war is viewed through the lens of politics and violence: men behind podiums and men with guns. Rarely do we see women and the heroic roles they play at the forefront of war—leaving their homes in search of better lives for their children, keeping families intact, caring for children and the elderly, earning an income when male breadwinners are fighting, imprisoned, or killed. We are raising funds so we can continue to capture these stories.

In January 2016, we launched production, documenting the stories of female refugees through film & photography.

Why Do We Need Money?

We need money to cover travel costs, equipment, and to pay for a production team. We are continuing to shoot in Greece in February & March 2017. Thus far, this project has mostly been self-funded.

Sarah Mardini, a Syrian human rights activist , volunteers on Lesvos, Greece as a lifeguard with ERCI, which rescues migrant boats crossing the Aegean Sea. 

For more info on the project, please go to sheissyria.com  
Who Are We?

Shelley Cheung Director - You can find her work here . She is passionate about creating social good content.

Sarah Mardini Producer - She is a former Syrian national competitive swimmer & human rights activist. You can learn more about her story here . Sarah writes and performs improv theater pieces that spotlight the refugee crisis in Europe. 

Rania Ahmed executive producer - As a social activist, Rania is obsessed with connecting good hearts to do good for the world. A native of Sudan, she's passionate about sharing the personal stories lost in the refugee conflict, particularly the every day resilience of the women involved.

THANK YOU!!
Thank you to everyone who donates and for making our dream come true. We want to shed light on the female refugee experience and what's next for those who are waiting to be granted asylum.