Abdulrahman al-Mawwas | |
|---|---|
عبد الرحمن المواس | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Mechanical engineer |
| Known for | Co-founder & vice president ofSyrian White Helmets |
Abdulrahman al-Mawwas (Arabic:عبد الرحمن المواس) is the co-founder and vice president of the Syrian Civil Defense, also known as theWhite Helmets.
Born inAleppo, Syria, al-Mawwas worked as a mechanical engineer before theSyrian civil war. After witnessing the destruction and suffering caused by the conflict, he was prompted to co-found the White Helmets to provide aid to areas after attacks to minimize injuries and deaths and limit property damage. Despite having had anOscar-winning documentary made about their efforts, the White Helmet still struggle to secure funding and resources. As such, Almawwas has pled their case to several international groups and world leaders, includingEmmanuel Macron andDonald Trump. He serves as the groups spokesperson and leads donor outreach.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]