Imane Assaf is a leading Lebanese changemaker whose work spans humanitarian relief, environmental
sustainability, disability inclusion, and cultural enrichment.
Through my work in food systems innovation, entrepreneurship, and women’s economic empowerment, I have supported hundreds of Lebanese agro-food SMEs, startups, and cooperatives in adopting sustainable practices, improving quality and safety, and accessing new markets. As Founder of FoodSight, I built a digital platform connecting 300+ experts to local producers. I’ve also led nationwide programs with UNDP, GIZ, FAO, Rotary… to advance youth leadership, green innovation, and inclusive growth across Lebanon.
Joumana Rizk Yarak is a communications professional in Lebanon, amplifying local voices, supporting community initiatives, and reviving arts and culture after the Beirut Blast.
Nour Osseiran is an independent researcher, curator, and volunteer paramedic based in Lebanon. Her curatorial interest positions contemporary art, cultural history, and critical social issues at the intersection of social practice and activism. She is particularly interested in curatorial methodologies that challenge institutional frameworks and create more accessible and inclusive platforms for artistic expression. With a background in art history, her projects explore the political relevance of curatorial practice in contested public spheres through exhibitions, artistic commissions, publications, and collaborative initiatives that center conversation as a critical form of knowledge production and arts-making.
Naila is a Lebanese Sign Language interpreter and teacher. She grew up in a family of Deaf parents where she learned to sign before she even spoke.
Mariana Anwar Wehbe presents We Design Beirut, a platform celebrating Lebanese design, creativity, and craftsmanship through exhibitions, workshops, and community engagement.
Doctor Nayla Cortas is a pharmacist and health outcomes leader at AUBMC, driving healthcare quality while leading trail running, eco-tourism, and community initiatives in Lebanon.
Management of agricultural infrastructure projects to support farmers’ stability in their villages.
Encouraging and empowering women through cooperative associations.
Lebanese Fine Arts Photographer -Lara Zankoul is a Lebanese photographer known for her surreal works in the field of fine art photography. Based in Beirut, Zankoul has gained recognition for her ability to blend creativity, storytelling, and conceptual art in her photographs.