Our Vision
A Syria where truth is preserved, justice is served, and shared memory becomes the foundation for reconciliation, unity, and sustainable peace.
Our Mission
Truth Guardians carries forward the White Helmets’ legacy in forensic response, transitional justice, cultural heritage protection, and institutional capacity-building.
We work to advance justice, preserve Syria’s cultural identity, and strengthen national institutions to uphold truth and dignity.
Our Values
Truth
We uphold evidence, honesty, and transparency as the foundations of justice and public trust.
Freedom
We believe that every person has the right to live free from fear, oppression, and discrimination, and that justice must protect these freedoms for all.
Dignity
We honor every victim and survivor by preserving their stories and defending their rights.
Impartiality
We serve all Syrians equally, guided by humanitarian and human-rights principles, not politics.
Inclusion & Equality
We promote gender equality, inclusion, and accessibility, ensuring that women, people with disabilities, and other minoritised groups have meaningful and equitable participation across all aspects of our work.
Inclusion & Equality
We stand with communities and allies around the world to transform loss into shared humanity and hope.
Local Ownership
We build Syrian capacities and institutions, ensuring that national actors lead the country’s recovery.
Professionalism
We adhere to the highest standards of ethics, accountability, and technical excellence.
Our Partners
Our History
From Saving Lives to Safeguarding Truth and Rebuilding Hope
Truth Guardians was born from the legacy of The White Helmets (Syria Civil Defence) — a movement that for over a decade risked everything to save lives, protect communities, and bear witness to the truth.
See what people are saying about us
"They joined White Helmets to save souls. Now they’re saving history."
“Syria’s mothers want to find their sons’ bodies. Then they want justice.”
