Experts

I'm a researcher and I hold a PhD (2014) in international relations from the University of Leeds and two master’s degrees in political economy (2008) and international studies (2009) from the University of Sydney. I published widely about Lebanese and regional politics. My publications involve the publication of a book titled 'Democracy in Lebanon: Political Parties and the Struggle for Power since Syrian withdrawal' (I.B. Tauris, 2016, paperback edition 2019). It is based on more than 22 interviews conducted by the author.
I have also several academic and non-academic publications. I...

I am currently residing in Beirut - Lebanon. I have an academic background in Public Health, biostatistics, and epidemiology. Currently involved with Dawlaty as Program Development Manager.

Diala Lteif is currently a doctoral candidate at the Geography and Planning department at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on displacement due to conflict, specifically looking at an urban historical study of the Quarantina neighborhood in Beirut, Lebanon. Prior to her research in the urban field, Diala was an information and process designer with extensive experience in data visualization, community work, and field research. She is currently a Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation doctoral scholar and holds a Trillium award. She also has an MFA in transdisciplinary Design from...

Mr. Gemechis is a skilled professional engineer, program manager, sociologist, and has a wealth of experience in program design and operations management. He exemplifies the great values of integrity, professionalism, adherence to humanitarian principles, and consideration for gender, diversity, age, disability, and other cross-cutting issues. The development of numerous grant applications and proposals, budgeting, logistics, security risk management, team motivation, coordination, monitoring, and assessment are all areas in which Mr. Gemechis has a great deal of experience. Mr. Gemechis has...

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) expert with years of experience in program design and development, capacity building, MEAL systems rollout, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Skilled in designing and conducting research and evaluations, data analysis, and report writing to the top international donors. Expertise in developing, piloting, and implementing various data collection tools across diverse contexts and for a wide range of humanitarian and developmental sectors. Proven track record in providing training and support, managing teams and partnerships and...

A Humanitarian and Development professional with extensive experience in supporting International and Local Organizations operating in the development and humanitarian sectors and managing large-scale response projects, Joseph has been Coach and Consultant mentoring NGOs, INGOs, startups, MSMEs and social enterprises for the past 7 years.

I am a humanitarian and human rights specialist with 19 years of field experience across Lebanon, Iraq, Tunisia, and Zambia. Holding an MSc in Law with a focus on child protection and international humanitarian legal frameworks, I have built my career at UNHCR, UNOPS, IRC, and NRC, working across refugee, displacement, and mixed-movement contexts in both camp and urban settings.
My core expertise spans community-based protection, child protection, GBV, housing/land/property, legal documentation, and civil registration, with sustained engagement across the humanitarian-development nexus. I have...

Patil Tchilinguirian is a Lebanese-Armenian multidisciplinary designer and artist based in Montréal working in print, pixels and fibers. Her diversified artistic practice lends to social engagement towards diasporic, socio-cultural and political narratives. Patil strives to engage in the design and development of cultural content whether in a physical or digital medium, ultimately to transform abstract concepts into memorable situations enabling critical knowledge and social impact. She has presented her work in various exhibitions in Beirut, Barcelona, Istanbul, Venice and Berlin.
With over a...

I am a gender and social inclusion expert with more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of policy, research, and community development in Palestine. My work focuses on women’s political and economic empowerment, inclusive governance, and capacity building for civil society and local institutions.

I design and lead programs that strengthen women’s participation in decision-making, promote gender-responsive policies, and foster inclusive and accountable governance. Drawing on my background in feminist research, conflict resolution, and strategic planning, I collaborate with...

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.