From street pen vendors to business owners with the spirit of the world.
In 2015, the story of Abdul Halim al-Attar, a Syrian refugee who had to flee the war to Beirut for his family's survival, captured the hearts of the world. His picture of him selling a pen on the street with his little daughter asleep on his shoulder was quickly taken and shared.
Although Abdul initially regretted the image, something unexpected happened - so many people donated through online fundraising campaigns that he earned over $190,000, transforming his life from despair to owning three businesses, a bakery, a kebab shop and a small restaurant.
Importantly, he also passed on opportunities to others by hiring other refugees in his shop. This story proves that compassion can actually change a person's life and that hope can arise, even in the darkest days.



































































