Palmyra Relief Trustees

Mohammed Antabli, Syrian-born, London-based author of “A Syrian in Exile,” a memoir of his political imprisonment under the Assad regime, restaurateur and owner of popular Middle Eastern restaurant in London, AlWaha.

Franca Fiabane, London-based Program Manager at the National Health Service/NHS.

Aboud Chahrour, London-based, Syrian-born cotton classer and merchant

Palmyra Relief Supporters

Mary Shomon, Co-founder of Palmyra Relief, and Washington, DC-based internationally known patient and health care advocate, health writer and publisher, and New York Times bestselling author.

Rima Horton, Former Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Councillor, former economics lecturer at Kingston University

Colin Firth, CBE, Academy Award-winning actor, author, and long-time activist for humanitarian causes.

 

 

 

 

Mark Curry is a well known actor and presenter. His varied career includes presenting, “Blue Peter”, “Record Breakers” and, “Catchphrase”. He has acted on television, in many national UK theatres and in London’s West End, including recently in the musical, “Wicked”.

 

Pat O’Connor, New York City-based, Irish-born renowned writer/director of films including Sweet November, Circle of Friends, The January Man, and Inventing the Abbotts.

 

 

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Academy-award nominated, American-born film and theater star, and cabaret singer, based on New York City.

 

 

Mouneer Al Shaarany, Syrian-born artist and master calligrapher. Mouneer Al Shaarany donated his design services for the Palmyra Relief logo. AlSharaany.com

 

 

 

Fares Helou, Syrian-born actor and activist.

Mai Skaf, born in Syria, is a popular actress in Arabic-language films, and a political activist.

Anissa Helou, London-based cookbook author, teacher, and chef specialising in the cuisines of the Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa. Listed by Arabian Business as one of the 500 most powerful Arabs in the world, and one of the 100 most powerful Arab women.
 

Frederick Pyne, London-based actor and former star of Emmerdale, former president of the arts group Equity in the United Kingdom, member of ICAF — The International Committee for Artists’ Freedom.

Shady Eed, Istanbul-based, Syrian-born artist and activist for humanitarian causes helping Syrian refugees.

Saer Mussa, Syrian-born filmmaker and political activist — living in exile in Turkey — who has made numerous documentaries, television series and feature films in Poland, Italy and Syria.

Shahrazad Junnde, Syrian-born activist and consultant to the United Nations.

Partner Organizations

Dr. Mehmet Zeki Çulcu — Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist, Founder of the Istanbul, Turkey-based REHA Prosthetics Orthotics Centre.

 

Saad Dimachki, War Trauma Recovery Effort

 

 

 

 

 In Appreciation

The late Alan Rickman, award-winning star of both stage and screen, active in various philanthropic activities, including Amnesty International, was a long-time supporter of Palmyra Relief. He is very much missed.