Over the years I’ve worked across Lebanon, the wider MENA region, and Aotearoa New Zealand on projects that weave together arts, education, and community.

Each of these initiatives was shaped in collaboration with local and international partners; from universities and festivals to NGOs and global institutions.
Together we created spaces where people could connect, learn, and take action.
Below is a selection of projects I’ve led or contributed to.

Projects Portfolio

  • A painted sign with the words 'Active Aroha' and a hashtag '#ActiveCitizens'. The word 'Active' is written in green and 'Aroha' in red with a heart replacing the letter 'O'. The border is decorated with colourful fern leaf patterns.

    Active Citizens

    A global British Council programme in over 60 countries, fostering dialogue, leadership, and social action. I facilitated in Lebanon, MENA, and Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • A group of fifteen people, including men, women, and a young girl, posing together indoors in front of a brick wall decorated with framed artwork.

    The Bridge UK-Lebanon

    British Council and Beirut Creative Cluster project connecting Lebanon’s creative companies with London partners through business coaching, peer exchange, and an international study visit.

  • Children in school uniforms standing on stage with their hands raised, performing a song, with a pianist on the side.

    World Voice

    British Council initiative introduced in Lebanon, partnering with public and private schools to use song as a teaching tool for language learning and classroom engagement.

  • Sign displaying the British Council and Great Britain logos, with the message "Shakespeare Lives" in pink and white text, along with a website and hashtag.

    Shakespeare Lives

    British Council Lebanon’s year-long celebration of Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary with AUB, Al Bustan Festival, Cinemaiyat, UK Embassy, and others through theatre, film, music, and dance.

  • A woman with curly hair standing in front of two whiteboards, smiling and holding markers in both hands. The whiteboards contain diagrams and writings about confidence, purpose, and self-improvement.

    Taqaddam

    British Council and HSBC life skills programme for 15–17-year-olds, delivered in Lebanon with Spark+Mettle, combining workshops and online learning to nurture confidence and teamwork.

  • Social Enterprise World Forum 2017 - Christchurch

    British Council NZ and Pacific delegates at the Social Enterprise World Forum in Christchurch, with a UNESCAP policy conference linking regional and international policymakers.

  • Te Karahanga a Hape street festival 2021 flyer

    Te Karanga ā Hape Road Festival

    Annual Matariki event produced with the Karangahape Road Business Association, local shops, and artists; turning the street into a vibrant hub of culture and community.

  • A new stone retaining wall under construction along a dirt roadway, with orange safety fencing and traffic cones, surrounded by trees and woods.

    Community-Led Recovery

    Supporting Karekare’s community-led recovery after Cyclone Gabrielle through connection, communication, and collective planning.

  • Graphic for an Arab Hip Flow session titled "Maqam of Liberation: Rise. Release. Reclaim." featuring Eva Maria @TetaWardeh, with colourful background and a decorative hip scarf.

    Maqām of Liberation | Arab Hip-Flow

    A dance-based women gathering offering release, body connection, and collective healing through movement.