Abdulrahman Almawwas Explained

Abdulrahman Almawwas
Occupation:	Mechanical engineer
Known For:	Co-founder & vice president of Syrian White Helmets

Abdulrahman Almawwas is the co-founder and vice president of the Syrian Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets.

Born in Aleppo, Syria Almawwas worked as a mechanical engineer before the Syrian Civil War. After witnessing the destruction and suffering caused by the conflict, he was prompted to co-found the White Helmets to provide aid to areas after attacks to minimize injuries and deaths and limit property damage. Despite receiving a Nobel Peace Prize in 2016 and having had an Oscar-winning documentary made about their efforts, the White Helmet still struggle to secure funding and resources. As such, Almawwas has pled their case to several international groups and world leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump. He serves as the groups spokesperson and leads donor outreach.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Syrian Civilian Rescue Force Urges More Action From US, Europe in Securing Cease-fire. Feb 13, 2018. VOA News.
2. Web site: Syria's White Helmets struggle with donor budget shortfall. Feb 14, 2018. The New Arab.
3. Web site: Enough red lines, time to act, Syria's White Helmets tell Macron. Feb 13, 2018. Reuters.
4. Web site: New Zealand offers search, rescue expertise to Syrian 'White Helmets'. Oct 26, 2016. China Daily.
5. Web site: Syria rescuers face ‘freeze’ on US funding. May 16, 2018. Gulf Times.
6. Web site: Syria rescuers face 'freeze' on US funding. May 5, 2018. Jordan Times.
7. Web site: Pentagon says Islamic State holding civilians in Mosul. Oct 18, 2016. Times of Israel.
8. Web site: Syria's White Helmets: 'We had 400 casualties last week'. Feb 13, 2018. France 24.