Today is an important marker: it is ten years since the Syrian conflict began. It’s a grim milestone and a painful reminder of the work still to be done towards […]
Against the dramatic backdrop of a derelict Victorian theatre, Sacconi Quartet perform a moving rendition of Jonathan Dove’s ‘Out of Time’. The Sacconi Quartet are generously giving all profit made on […]
As International Women’s Day – on the 8th March – is fast approaching, what better time is there to shine a spotlight on Pink Jinn and their incredible work? Pink […]
The reproductive health clinic at the medical centre in Tel Abyad, north Syria, run by SAMS, is one of the busiest at the facility. Services like these are crucial. Maryam […]
We’re over the moon to announce that Pooky and Hands Up have collaborated. What fantastic news for a bumpy start to the year! Lamp & lampshade designer, Pooky, create beautiful […]
As the nightmare that is 2020 draws to an end, our impulse to try to forget the past months and move on is understandable. But, it’s important to take a […]
We’re very proud to be supported by Earl’s Court Film Festival for the second year in a row now. Earl’s Court Film Festival (ECFF) is an annual celebration of the short […]
George Butler spent a week meeting our partners in Gaziantep in October 2020, these are his reflections. Even the most pragmatic Syrians are finding it difficult to be optimistic now. […]
We’re very excited to announce a collaboration with award-winning artist, designer and historian Rory Hutton, who has designed a stunning silk scarf and silk pocket square exclusively for Hands Up, with 20% of […]
It is the beginning of the week and today, like last Monday and the Monday before that, Fatima and her younger brother Ibrahim are eagerly waiting for the familiar car […]
COVID-19 has cancelled all our events this summer, which would have raised £70,000. Please support us so we can continue our work – donate online here. At Hands Up we are […]
Amid the world’s rising fears of the coronavirus outbreak spreading to more countries at an alarming rate, Lebanon – like many others – has yet more concerns to contend with. […]
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