Ismail, an artist who once thrived in Syria, lost everything—his home, his career, and his mother—to the war. Displaced and adrift, he arrived at the Taiwan Centre where he was given the opportunity to reignite his passion. Today, he designs and crafts intricate lighting fixtures, each piece a testament to resilience and the rediscovery of artistic purpose.
Similarly, Wadah, a skilled leather craftsman whose family has passed down their trade for generations, found his livelihood nearly erased by conflict. At the Taiwan Centre, he not only continues his craft but has begun teaching it to others, including three disabled individuals who now assist him in his workshop. His work is more than just leather—it is a symbol of survival, heritage, and the unyielding spirit of artisanship.
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