During major conflicts, people must decide whether to leave their homes and lives for an uncertain future or stay, risking everything and preparing for a future of rebuilding.

Marwa Al-Sabouni and her family chose to remain in the Syrian city of Homs despite the unthinkable danger.

This architect is now exploring ways to reimagine and rebuild her city for a peaceful future.

Marwa is author of The Battle for Home: Memoir of a Syrian Architect and in Australia for appearances at Melbourne Writers Festival and Antidote.