Meet Joyce Azzam, the first Lebanese woman to climb the Seven Summits. Joyce grew up in Beirut during the Civil War, which limited her access to green spaces. Diagnosed with hypermobility syndrome, Joyce was well into her 20s when she went hiking for the first time.
Listen to her story below!
This video was produced in collaboration with the Samir Kassir eyes (SKeyes) Center, as part of a series highlighting stories from marginalized groups in Lebanon.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by L'Orient Today (@lorienttoday) Meet Joyce Azzam, the first Lebanese woman to climb the Seven Summits. Joyce grew up in Beirut during the Civil War, which limited her access to green spaces. Diagnosed with hypermobility syndrome, Joyce was well into her 20s when she went hiking for the first time. Listen to her story below!This video...