There’s a group of almost 4,000 volunteers known as the White Helmets. They have become famous for their bravery in the Syrian civil war. They are famous too for the white hardhats they wear. Most of the volunteers are men but there are also around 200 women.

Their proper name is the Syria Civil Defence. They have been trained to protect and help people during war and disasters. They are unarmed and neutral which means they have promised to help anyone no matter their religion, background, or which side they are on. This is a true story about ordinary people who become heroes in war.

Narrated by Harriet Dunlop 

Sound editing by Max Watson

Script by Henrietta McMicking 

Produced by Camila Akers-Douglas and Henrietta McMicking 

Theme music by James Burrell Music 

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