In 1984, Raesa, just 14 years-old, left her family in Jordan and moved to Syria with her husband to start a new life. When civil war broke out 28 years later, Raesa was forced to flee with her children and seek refuge back in her own country.
by Kaity Kawar, communications and information officer for the International Rescue Committee
In 1984, Raesa,* a young bride just 14 years old, left her family in Jordan and moved to Syria with her husband to start a new life. When civil war broke out 28 years later, Raesa was forced to flee with her children, triplets, and seek refuge back in her own country.