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2 Nov

Salma’s story

Salma, 38 years old, Syrian Married, no children Homemaker   “The group of women with me and I felt at ease, welcomed, and embraced from the first sessions. The sessions happened every Tuesday, and I would look forward to them to have a space for myself, to vent and escape the banality of life. Once, […]

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17 Oct

Interview with Max Vadukul

Interview with Max Vadukul   Max Vadukul is a Milano-based contemporary photographer noted for his art reportage photography and his signature black-and-white portraiture style.   “In conflict zones, Arab women face not just physical dangers but also systemic disempowerment, often experiencing gender-specific violence like sexual assault and forced marriages. Humanitarian aid helps but isn’t a […]

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16 Oct

Nagham’s story

Nagham, 20 years old, Syrian Single, no children Sales assistant in a clothing store   “Exercises, like “expert lecture” where we stand in front of a group and pretend to be experts, helped me realise that it is me who is an expert on my own life, on myself, and not anyone else. My opinions […]

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14 Sep

Interview with Dr. Amal Al-Malki

Interview with Dr Amal Al-Malki   Dr Amal Al-Malki is a Qatari scholar, educator, and advocate of women’s rights and gender equality.   “What Intisar Foundation has done is exemplary in such a short time. The wonderful aspect about its work is that it’s the clear identification of their cause and the direct way of tackling […]

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7 Jul

Interview with Badr Jafar

Interview with Badr Jafar   Badr Jafar is the CEO of Crescent Enterprises, President of Crescent Petroleum, and Founder of the Pearl Initiative.   “Philanthropy in the Arab world is no longer confined to individual acts of charity. We are now witnessing the evolution of strategic philanthropy, where donors and organizations are looking beyond short-term […]

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23 May

Suad’s story

Suad, 46 years old, Syrian Widowed, Mother of four Seamstress   “My mental health deteriorated, I would get angry and black out, hurt myself. I tried to throw myself out of the window a few times. I started to get worried that I would hurt others in my family, not just myself. I tried to […]

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23 May

Inaya’s story

Inaya, 34 years old, Syrian Married, Mother of eight Homemaker   “Everything in the world can be overcome, war, poverty, displacement, we are strong enough to face many difficulties. But when your own body is not well, it causes many doubts and fears.”   “The only thing I can really say to myself and other […]

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16 Mar

Interview with Nina Hoas

Interview with Nina Hoas   Nina Hoas is the Head of Philanthropy Advisory at the largest royal family-owned private banking and asset management group LGT.   “Practice strategic philanthropy that supports changing whole systems. I’ve seen this happen when philanthropists and foundations find each other and start funding towards the same goals, usually aligned with […]

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14 Mar

Interview with H.S.H. Prince Max von und zu Liechtenstein

Interview with H.S.H. Prince Max von und zu Liechtenstein   H.S.H. Prince Max von und zu Liechtenstein is the Chairman of the largest royal family-owned private banking and asset management group LGT, and the founder of Lightrock and LGT Venture Philanthropy.   “I’m convinced there is a significant opportunity to have a bigger and better […]

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9 Jan

Hiba’s story

Hiba, 32 years old, Syrian Married, Mother of three Housewife   “I can be my own therapist now, I can calm myself down and control my emotions to not harm myself or others. I am happy to have had this chance and hope to do the Intisar Foundation’s drama therapy programme again.”   My name […]

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