How local humanitarians use healthcare as a tool for survival in Syria
In short: In the midst of conflict, healthcare infrastructure is often targeted as a weapon. This talk explores how aid workers and entrepreneurs like Rola Hallam are rebuilding communities and the impact of the world's first crowdfunded hospital.
Rola Hallam, a TED Fellow and humanitarian entrepreneur, discusses the immense courage of local responders in Syria who continue to operate despite the destruction of healthcare systems. She highlights the success of Hope Hospital, a project launched via crowdfunding that has provided care to thousands of children since its opening in 2017.
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