sharq.org is a portfolio of story-centred 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.
Our initiatives are rooted in 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
