In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer talk to Dr. Amani Ballour about her experience of survival during Syria's civil war. Dr. Ballour is a distinguished Syrian pediatrician, activist and author. Her memoir, The Cave: A Secret Underground Hospital and One Woman’s Story of Survival in Syria depicts her experience running an underground hospital during the Syrian conflict, facing chemical attacks and her eventual displacement, and the critical issues faced by civilians in war zones, particularly women and children. The documentary about her experiences running the underground hospital was nominated for an Oscar in 2019. Dr. Ballour is recognized internationally for her advocacy for women's and children's rights, especially under the harrowing conditions of the Syrian civil war.Where to find Dr. Ballour:Instagram: @amani_ballourFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008268907883&mibextid=ZbWKwL X:  @AmaniBallour)Mentioned in this episode:The Cave: https://films.nationalgeographic.com/the-caveDoctors Without Borders: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/Human Rights Watch: https://www.hrw.org/International Committee of The Red Cross: https://www.icrc.org/enInternational Organization for Migration: https://www.iom.int/Syrian American Medical Society: https://www.sams-usa.net/The UN Refugee Agency: https://www.unhcr.org/us/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwl4yyBhAgEiwADSEjeDfBSvRRMioUxzMJ8leRvblv7U93G5vfbJ0yjpqEnqpuw09r9J-cwRoCq8wQAvD_BwESupport the Show.Be part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!