His mother's story
The mother's voice
The bullet hit Ahmad, but the pain settled into the whole house. His mother speaks about the night at the hospital, and about every mother waiting behind a door whenever the shooting starts.
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Impact
Stories from Tripoli
Young people from Tripoli on the campaigns, training and community work that changed what happens next.
YOUTH-LED campaign
How Ahmad Turned Express Without Bullets Into a YOUTH-LED Movement
One second. One stray bullet. A voice that refused to go quiet.
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Ahmad's story
A footballer from Tripoli
He loved football until a stray bullet changed his life at a friend's funeral. Today he lives with partial facial paralysis and hearing loss - and uses his voice so no one else lives it.
Before
Endless energy, real confidence, and football every single day. Nothing could stop him.
“I have great confidence in myself - I do everything I dream of, without any obstacle.”
The second that changed everything
He went to the funeral of a friend killed by a stray bullet. He bent down to tie his shoelaces.
“In one second I bent down to tie my shoelaces, and the next thing I knew, I was in the hospital.”
After
A bullet lodged in his head. His heart stopped twice. Partial facial paralysis, hearing loss, and surgeries that are not finished yet.
“The young man full of enthusiasm now feels ashamed of his appearance and fears for his future.”
Today
Ahmad joined the YOUTH-LED project at YARD - Global Platform, in SHiFT, with ActionAid. He is now part of the Express Without Bullets movement, fighting with his words instead of bullets.
All I think about is how I can live and continue life. Stop stray bullets and don't deprive anyone of their life.
Skills That Became Voices
Three short stories from YARD's content creation & digital media trainings.
Hassan & Lina
From trainees to a creative agency
Two participants who did more than attend: they tested, asked, and helped each other. Months later they launched Marketino Media content creation, social media management and brand identity for local clients.
“YARD gave us a network, a safe space to test ideas, and the motivation to think big.”- Lina, Content Creator. - Hassan, Photo/Videographer.
Reina
From behind the camera to in front of it
She arrived with a scented candle business and a fear of the camera. She learned how to tell her story clearly and reach her audience - and now films the videos that market her products and encourage others.
“The training gave me confidence I never thought I could have.”
Ghina
A quiet voice, now heard
Advice and guidance were always close to her heart, but saying it publicly took courage. The digital content workshops gave her a format, and today she shares with a growing audience.
“YARD helped me realize that my voice matters.”