These extraordinary teachers, tailors, and carpenters have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 2016
A story of hope shining from one of the darkest corners of humanity
In the deadliest conflict of our era an unlikely group of heroes has emerged. Former tailors, bakers, teachers and other ordinary Syrians have banded together to save lives from the rubble of bombardment and the violence of war in Syria.
Forming the Syria Civil Defence, their distinctive uniform of a white helmet now symbolises hope for millions.
When the bombs rain down, the White Helmets rush in.
These volunteer rescue workers have saved over 60,000 lives.
WE GO TO SAVE AS MANY PEOPLE AS WE CAN. IF ONE PERSON WAS ALIVE THAT'S ENOUGH FOR US TO TAKE THE RISK.- Khaled Farah, White Helmet
