IN 2014, as the Islamic State group (ISIS) seized control of vast regions in Eastern Syria and Western Iraq, a haunting scene of relentless chaos unfolded—a narrative all too familiar in the war-torn landscapes of Ukraine and Gaza today.
Rubble-lined streets destroyed infrastructure that once housed civilians and provided education and healthcare, and crippled transport systems were the harsh realities of conflict zones.
However, within this turmoil rose individuals like Raja Segaran Kuppusamy, a seasoned expert in disaster management, whose mission was to restore, reconstruct, and rebuild (Build Back Better) life, livelihood, and infrastructure to the ghostly remnants of once-vibrant communities.
