Season 2 · Episode 21 · 30 Jan 2026
21 - Reem Alsayyah
With Reem Alsayyah
“"We still have the hope to rebuild our country from scratch. We still have hope that our next generations in Syria are going to live happy and free. It’s still a dream. It’s all about hope".”
Reflections
Q1: Place
If we could do a flypast on any part of the world that is significant to you, which place, city or country would it be and why?
Damascus in Syria
Q2: Life
Give us a glimpse into your life story so far with an emphasis on what you are doing currently?
One of eight children, studied in Damascus and became refugees in Jordan. Had the opportunity to be part of a drama project called the Syrian Trojan Women which enabled women to speak about their stories about the war on the theatre stage. This play became Queens of Syria that eventually toured the UK.
Q3: Reset
Where on earth is your place or reset or re-charge?
I don't have a certain place. I believe that it's all related to the state of mind and soul that you have. There will be people who have everything and they won't be able to reset or recharge because they are lost from inside.
Q4: Wonder
What wonder of the natural world excites you the most?
Big open spaces that brings perspective
Q5: Hopefulness
What is your story of hopefulness (not your own) about a person, business or non-profit who are doing amazing things for the world?
All refugees, the hope seekers who despite facing terrible things, never gave up and were able to start their lives from square one.
Q6: Insight
As we prepare to re-enter, what insight, wisdom or question would you like to share with us?
Location
Flyover
Damascus in Syria
Guest
🇸🇾 Tunbridge Wells (UK)