Samer EL Khoury, a everyday Lebanese, saw his life change exponentially on October 17, 2019. The birth of what we are now refering to as the Lebanese Revolution. Samer didn't have any political aspirations neither did he consider becoming an activist. However, recently he has found himself falling under both titles.
The uprising, to most living in the country, is a symbol of hope, modernization, democracy and a better Lebanon. That is all Samer was dreaming about the first say he took to the streets. He know finds himself there day and night, helping, guiding, educating, recycling and finally rebuilding a broken city. So, who is Samer?
He is a young man in his 30's looking for make a decent, peaceful living in the country he was born and raised in. Is that too much of an ask? Find out more from Samer!