“Learning that no psychological support was being offered to Arab women affected by war and violence has ignited a sense of profound responsibility in me to provide them mental health tools to emerge victorious from their trauma.

In adopting a healing combination of theatre and psychology, Intisar Foundation has developed a path-breaking solution to rescuing these women from the clutches of unresolved trauma. Furthermore, drama therapy has showed us how to empower them to realise many personal and social changes.

Today, a testament to our long-term commitment to ensuring and sustaining psychological improvement for the most vulnerable Arab women is our initiative to heal #OneMillionArabWomen For Peace from the psychological trauma of war and violence by 2050.

In support of our main mission, we also encourage excellence in the drama therapy education and research and development fields in the Arab world. We aim to foster a generation of female Arab drama therapists, while the rising scientific activity of our local drama therapists and researchers, who are familiar with the language and nuances of Arab culture, is expected significantly to contribute to the field of drama therapy in the region and worldwide.

I believe that our ambitious reforms, undertaken by Arab women for Arab women, are intrinsic to building a Peaceful future for the Arab world.”

HH Sheikha Intisar AlSabah

Founder and Chairwoman

Intisar Foundation