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Assaad Sammour works as the head of media unit and research department with LOWER. He is dedicated in all his words to promote labor rights and access to legal and social justice for all workers in Lebanon.

In 2014, he established the legal support unit at LOWER, and provided hundreds of free and safe accesses to legal advice and assistance for workers and employees those facing violations at the workplace. In 2019, he was among few of independent media activists who co-founded the alternative journalists’ union (Nakaba Badila). Currently, he is the acting secretary of the board.

He holds a...

I am an experienced agricultural engineer from Lebanon specializing in Integrated Pest Management and agribusiness development. He has worked with international organizations like FAO, WHH, and GIZ, providing technical expertise in value chain assessments, Good Agricultural Practices, and market linkages. I manage a 50-hectare family farm in the Bekaa Valley and serves as Vice President of Ain Zebde Municipality. I holds a Master's in Integrated Pest Management from IAMB, Italy, and an Agricultural Engineering degree from AUB. Fluent in English, French, Arabic, and basic Italian, I have a...

My name is Fayez Abou Khater and I am a 28 year old filmmaker and owner of Skylantern Production. I have been working in this field for more than six years and I have a full team of DOP, cameramen of course accompanied with the full equipment necessary for the shooting.

Transportation Engineering Expert with a demonstrated history of working in local and regional projects in the areas of transportation engineering (Planning, Design, and Policies) since 1999. Specialized in urban mobility, traffic engineering, road design and safety, parking strategies, crowd management, logistics, and public transport. Skilled in big data analytics, mathematical formulation, algorithmic sciences, multicriteria decision analysis, advanced modeling and design in Geographic Information Systems, Macro/Micro Traffic Simulation, and CAD/CAM. Strong professional with a PhD in...

I am a communication and media expert with experience that extends to 15 years. I have worked in national, regional, and international roles within esteemed organizations. My expertise comprises working in development, human rights, and gender sectors. As a freelance journalist, I have compiled strong experience in the local and international media landscape.

Im Tamer Sarieddine, 32 years old. I studied Computer Graphics and animation with a minor degree in Communication arts at Notre Dame University. Iv been working as motion designer for 7 years. Im a freelancer and a remote Senior 2d animator at a Creative Agency based in Netherlands.

I am a Disaster Risk Management and Wildfire Resilience Consultant with over eight years of experience in climate adaptation, ecosystem restoration, and institutional strengthening in Lebanon. My work focuses on developing risk-informed strategies, supporting public institutions and municipalities, and improving environmental governance systems. I specialize in translating technical frameworks into practical tools that enhance preparedness, operational planning, and long-term resilience in fragile contexts.

I am a professional translator with over 20 years of experience in media and human rights translation. With a background in journalism, I specialize in translating reports, policy papers, advocacy materials, media content, and legal texts related to economic, social, and cultural rights and other human rights issues. I am committed to delivering accurate, clear, and reliable translations, including under tight deadlines.

I am a professional translator with 17 years of experience in various fields of translation, particularly in the NGO field, technology, finance, and social sciences (BA in Translation). My academic background in sociolinguistics (MA in Linguistics) shaped my life and professional journey and transformed my views on translation, and deeply affected my approach to languages in general, their use, learning, teaching, and social impact.