Photo: Damascus by Jan Smith, Creative Commons, Flickr
After having to leave Libya for Syria during the turmoil of 2011, Intissar Rajabany reflects on her experiences, the support she had from British Council colleagues and how it felt not knowing if, or when, she would be able to return home.
'There is too much myrtle in this small room. The scent is hard to bear.'
Elizabeth White, British Council Country Director Syria, finds that art flourishes in even the harshest conditions.
Remote learning
Yasmeen El Khoudary, a student in the Palestinian Territories, finds that technology provides a valuable window to the world of literature.
The Rainbow Street mural
Marc Jessel, Country Director British Council Jordan, blogs about an unusual art project that managed to brighten up the neighbourhood and keep our offices secure at the same time.
Ziryab Al-Ghabri recording a radio interview in Edinburgh
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