A New Mission for Syria’s Famed White Helmets

Enlarge this image The White Helmets sit in their rescue vehicles in Homs, Syria. Yahya Nemah for NPR hide caption toggle caption Yahya Nemah for NPR The White Helmets sit in their rescue vehicles in Homs, Syria. Yahya Nemah for NPR During Syria’s long civil war, the White Helmets were known for running into harms way, rescuing civilians from the aftermath of regime attacks. Now with the regime gone, the famed organization is finding a new mission with new challenges. We go to Damascus to see them in action. Sponsor Message