Sharq.Org is a portfolio of social impact initiatives spearheaded by a writer with hopes and dreams of a kind inclusive world where community is valued more than capital
pluralism noun a condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist
we envision and aspire to support the development of a harmonious pluralistic world in which all people are free to share their stories with confidence and hear those of others with compassion.
we value integrity & inclusion, curiosity & authenticity, empathy & equity, and transparency & accountability; and see them all as core to the pursuit of universal peace and pluralism
we work to promote pluralism in a world populated by diverse people where dominant narratives continue to other and promote supremacy and oppression
we promote and facilitate the development of pluralistic attitudes through four core activity streams:
ORAL HISTORY
we create and share inclusive collections of stories of lived experiences narrated by diverse people to explore issues, events and places of universal interest and impact.
> Tarikhi, a digital archive housing over 500 interviews;
> Syrian Histories;
> 42 Years of Oppression in Libya;
> all #oralhistory projects
COLLECTIVE ACTION
we initiate and nurture collectives of changemakers who aspire to support and learn from one another and collaborate toward the common good.
> Collectiva London is now accepting applications for its inaugural cohort;
> Collectiva Souriyat and Collecitva Shamila have nurtured over 100 members.
CREATIVE COMMUNITY
we instigate artistic community-based initiatives that bring people together to create and celebrate works that enhance empathy and connection.
> Come Together festival and workshop series;
> I am Not a Vase has been performed on multiple stages in Lebanon and Sweden;
> Sharq Salon brought artists and activists together in SWANA and Europe;
> all #creativecommunity projects
KNOWLEDGE SHARING
we run workshops, host discussions, and publish diverse documents in a bid to enhance global capacity and sustainable inclusive development.
> Syrian Culture in Times of Conflict debate series;
> Lebanon Livelihoods roundtables and policy paper;
> all #knowledgesharing projects and products
