Belongings

Lina Sergie Attar
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Documentary
  • Biweekly

Belongings is a podcast that explores concepts of home, belonging, collective memory, loss, and displacement. Discussions revolve around questions like: How do we find belonging? What is home to us now? What makes a community? How to rebuild the sense of home after displacement? Is home where we are from or where we are going to, or something in between? In each episode, host Lina Sergie Attar of Karam Foundation has an intimate conversation with a special guest with ties to Syria. karamfoundation.org/listen-to-the-podcast/

  1. Nov 3

    Rebelonging in Syria with Lina Sergie Attar and Rama Majzoub

    Season 4 is here. Lina Sergie Attar and Rama Majzoub reflect on the fall of the Assad regime, Lina’s emotional return to Aleppo after 14 years, and what rebuilding Syria actually takes, from repairing schools to launching the Karam Caravan for kids in rural Aleppo. Show links and Resources:Karam Foundation: https://karamfoundation.org/ Karam Foundation on Instagram: @karam_foundation

  2. Trailer

    Belongings Season 4 Trailer

    Welcome to Belongings. For years, this podcast explored what it means to leave home, to search for it, and to build belonging somewhere new. For me, that question has always begun with Syria. I’m Syrian American, and for the past decade and a half my work has been rooted in the lives of Syrians forced to rebuild far from home. In 2024, the unimaginable happened: Syria became free. And the question at the heart of this podcast changed. What happens when return becomes possible? How do we move from longing for a country to helping shape it? How do we rebuild not only Syria’s schools, homes, and cities, but also trust, connection, and a shared sense of belonging? This season is about rebelonging: the deeply personal and collective work of returning, rebuilding, and creating a country where Syrians can imagine a future for themselves again. You'll hear from the people helping shape Syria’s next chapter—educators, architects, artists, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and community leaders. We’ll talk about the work they are doing, the choices ahead, and the question beneath it all: What will it take for Syrians to not only return but to feel that they belong? Welcome to Belongings. karamfoundation.org/listen-to-the-podcast/

  3. 11/01/2024

    Beyond Borders: On Identity and Activism with Isra Chaker and Yusuf

    Isra Chakir, the extraordinary Syrian-American civil rights activist, joins us for an eye-opening conversation about her journey in advocacy and identity. As a Senior Campaign Manager at Amnesty International USA, Isra has been a stalwart champion for immigrant and refugee rights. Her deeply personal narrative of belonging as a third culture kid split between Boulder, Colorado, and Damascus, Syria, offers a compelling look into the duality of identity and the quest for creating inclusive spaces through activism. Furthermore, the narrative pivots to the remarkable stories of Syrian refugees who have transformed their lives through organizations like Karam House. These tales of survival, creativity, and empowerment underline the necessity of investing in youth to ignite a movement of hope. Together, these stories remind us of our collective responsibility to combat injustice and foster a world where everyone can thrive.

    Beyond Borders: On Identity and Activism with Isra Chaker and Yusuf

  4. 09/13/2024

    Empowering Syrian Youth Through Education with Majed Abdelsamad and George Batah

    What does it mean to truly belong? Join us in this compelling episode, “Empowering Syrian Youth Through Education,” where we are honored to speak with George Batah and Majed Abdelsamad, two extraordinary Syrian humanitarians now thriving in New York. They open up about their evolving sense of belonging—originally rooted in their homeland of Syria but transformed through their experiences in the United States. Majed shares his journey from viewing belonging as tied to a specific place to understanding it as an emotional connection to various moments in time, while George discusses how forming new relationships in America has helped him preserve his cultural heritage.

    Empowering Syrian Youth Through Education with Majed Abdelsamad and George Batah

  5. 08/16/2024

    Rising from the Rubble: Overcoming Loss and Displacements with Rose McCall and Nour

    Join us on an emotional journey with Rose McCall, our Belonging(s) guest and the Director of Philanthropy at Karam Foundation, as she weaves stories of belonging beyond conventional limits. Through her narratives, we explore the complex terrain of identity—a rich tapestry interlaced with cultural heritage, the immigrant experience, and personal reflections of home aboard her sailboat, Yuvamaz. This episode will reshape your perception of belonging, inviting you to engage in a conversation that navigates both the heart and the world. Also, from Karam House, meet Nour, Karam’s Leader, who defines resilience. Despite the multiple displacements, Nour was determined to continue her journey to accomplish her dream of becoming a fashion designer.

    Rising from the Rubble: Overcoming Loss and Displacements with Rose McCall and Nour

  6. 07/19/2024

    Canvas of Cultures: Exploring Migration Through Art with Helen Zughaib and Kardelin

    In this episode, embark on a journey of artistic discovery with Helen Zughaib, a visionary artist whose canvas extends far beyond paint and brushes to the core of human experience. Her creation, “Map of Home,” is a gateway to a conversation laced with nostalgia, belonging, and the intricate ways our cultural roots shape us. Through Helen’s lens, we traverse the landscapes of her Lebanese heritage, personal milestones, and the symbols that anchor her sense of self amidst a life journey from Beirut to Paris and finally to the melting pot of America. From Karam House, meet our Karam mentor, Kardelin Cici, as she weaves a narrative of belonging and identity against the backdrop of Turkiye’s cultural mosaic.

    Canvas of Cultures: Exploring Migration Through Art with Helen Zughaib and Kardelin

  7. 07/05/2024

    Invisible Threads: Shaping Identity and Journalism with Hala Gorani and Jana

    Experience the profound journey of identity and the search for a sense of belonging with Hala Gorani, the renowned journalist whose own story embodies the complexity of culture and heritage. Navigating the heart-wrenching realities of war-torn regions, Hala Gorani provides a raw account of the Syrian conflict and the emotional labor inherent in telling these stories. From Karam House, meet Jana, a Karam Leader and a resilient human being who has experienced not one but multiple displacements. Despite Jana's challenges with her family fleeing Syria in 2011 and experiencing the earthquake in 2023, Jana has thrived.

    Invisible Threads: Shaping Identity and Journalism with Hala Gorani and Jana

  8. 06/14/2024

    Weaving Narratives of Identity, Diaspora, and Dreams With Liam LoPinto and Shaimaa

    Join us on a captivating journey as we explore the nuanced layers of belonging with Liam LoPinto, an Iranian-American filmmaker whose poignant work captures the heart of diaspora experiences. From Karam House, meet Shaimaa, a Syrian refugee and a Karam Leader. Shaimaa speaks of her struggles leaving a home behind and of a dream she kept alive. "The House of Dreams" is what Shaimaa hopes to build for kids, no matter where they come from.

    Weaving Narratives of Identity, Diaspora, and Dreams With Liam LoPinto and Shaimaa
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Belongings is a podcast that explores concepts of home, belonging, collective memory, loss, and displacement. Discussions revolve around questions like: How do we find belonging? What is home to us now? What makes a community? How to rebuild the sense of home after displacement? Is home where we are from or where we are going to, or something in between? In each episode, host Lina Sergie Attar of Karam Foundation has an intimate conversation with a special guest with ties to Syria. karamfoundation.org/listen-to-the-podcast/

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  • Creator
    Lina Sergie Attar
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Belongings Podcast 2022
  • Show Website
    Belongings