Colours of the Sun Exhibition

Under the patronage of His Excellency the Ambassador of Syria

Dr Sami Khiyami

The Damask Rose Trust

cordially invites you to its exhibition

Colours of the Sun

Embroidered panels created by Syrian women from Jabal Al Hoss will be on sale for the benefit of development projects for marginalised people in Syria

at the Syrian Embassy

8 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PH

Exhibition opening hours

Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 May 10:00 to 17:00

Thursday 15 and Friday 16 May 10:00 to 20:00

Saturday 17 May 10:00 to 16:00

The Damask Rose Trust is a new British organisation. Its mission is to relieve hardship and promote the welfare and education of disadvantaged people in Syria. This is done through providing grants and practical assistance to projects and, occasionally, through scholarships and bursaries and other suitable means. The Trust particularly aims to support traditional crafts, culture and family- and community-based solutions. The main focus of its work will be on children and young people, women, rural residents and elderly and disabled people in Syria.

Trustees Ms Angela Williams CMG Dr Rim Turkmani Dr Rida Said Mr Chris Doyle Dr Aula Abbara Mr Geoffrey Salkeld

Advisor Marieke Bosman Solicitors Thomas Eggar LLP

Patrons Dr Sami Khiyami Ms Heike Weber

Jabal Al Hoss Project Jabal Al Hoss is located 15 km southeast of Aleppo. It is a poor rural area with very high illiteracy rates. The project teaches poor rural women traditional embroidery and helps them to create their own designs and style, thus creating local jobs and incomes for the women. This income helps them to gain more independence and to support their families, in particular their children and their education.