Our Team

Meet the diverse and dynamic team behind Wanabqa, a mosaic of unique backgrounds and perspectives. Our team's rich diversity, encompassing a range of beliefs, ethnicities, and experiences, is the cornerstone of our strength and creativity. From content creators to graphic designers, each member contributes to the vibrant tapestry of Wanabqa, making us a truly global collective deeply rooted in Syrian heritage. This diversity isn't just our pride; it's the essence of our impact and success.

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Sunni

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Irreligious/ Theist

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Atheist/ Agnostic

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Christian

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Alawite

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Druze

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Ismaili

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Women

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Men

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Queer

*Team members are descended from at least 13 different ethnic groups.

Wanabqa Leads

Founder & Executive Officer

Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE & Toronto, Canada
From Damascus, Syria

Program Director & Manager

Based in Dubai, UAE
From Damascus, Syria

Translations Director

Based in Berlin, Germany
From Dreykish, Tartus Governorate, Syria

Editorial Coordinator

Based in Vienna, Austria
From Quneitra, Syria

Art Director

Based in Montreal, Canada
From Damascus, Syria

Web Developer

Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
From Aleppo, Syria

Video Editing Director

Based in Beirut, Lebanon
From Homs, Syria

Content Creators

Content Creator

Based in London, England
From Aleppo, Syria and Damascus, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Latakia, Syria
From Talkalakh, Homs, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Warsaw, Poland
From Safita, Tartus, Syria

Photographer

Based in Sahnaya, Rural Damascus, Syria
From Sweida, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Debrecen, Hungary
From Jableh, Latakia, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Jaramana, Rural Damascus, Syria
From Jaramana, Rural Damascus, Syria

Photographer

Based in Damascus, Syria
From As Suwayda, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Montréal, Canada
From Damascus, Syria & Jableh, Latakia, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Szeged, Hungary
From Tartous, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Damascus, Syria
From Rukn Eddin, Damascus, Syria

Content Creator

Based in New Jersey, USA
From Damascus, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Mississauga, Canada
From Damascus, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Toronto, Canada
From Quneitra, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Erfurt, Germany
From Daraa, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Melbourne, Australia
From Damascus, Syria, Palestine & Armenia

Content Creator

Based in London, England
From Deir Ez-zor, Syria & Qamishli, Al Hasakeh, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Salamieh, Hama, Syria
From Salamieh, Hama, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Nova Scotia, Canada
From Shin, Homs Governorate & Husein Albaher, Tartus Governorate, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Hama & Aleppo, Syria
From Salamiyeh, Hama, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Paris, France
From Damascus, Syria & Saidnaya, Rural Damascus, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Homs, Syria & Damascus, Syria
From Homs, Syria

Photographer

Based in Tartus, Syria
From Safita, Tartus, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Damascus, Syria
From Latakia, Syria

Photographer

Based in Hama, Syria
From Idlib, Syria

Translators & Copy Editors

Translator

Based in Idlib, Syria
From Idlib, Syria

English Translator

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
From Rural Damascus, Syria

English Translator & Copyeditor

Based in Damascus, Syria
From Damascus, Syria

Translator

Based in Alexandria, Egypt
From Ariha, Idlib, Syria

Translator

Based in Al-Qadmus, Tartus, Syria
From Al-Qadmus,Tartus, Syria

Translator

Based in Tartus, Syria
From Latakia, Syria

English Translator & Copyeditor

Based in St Albert, Alberta, Canada
From Aleppo, Syria

Translator

Based in San Francisco, California, USA
From Damascus, Syria

English/Arabic Translator & Copyeditor

Based in Damascus, Syria
From Damascus, Syria

Translator

Based in Maghdouche, Lebanon
From Maaloula, Syria

Translator

Based in Al Hawash, Wadi Al Nasara, Homs, Syria
From Al Hawash, Wadi Al Nasara, Homs, Syria

English Translator

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, US
From Aleppo, Syria

Graphic Designers

Graphics Designer

Based in Hanover, New Hampshire, US
From Jableh, Latakia Governorate, Syria

Video Editor

Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
From Homs & Aleppo, Syria

Graphic Designer

Based in Leuven, Belgium
From Salamiyeh, Hama, Syria

Graphic Designer

Based in Jaramana, Rural Damascus, Syria
From Damascus, Syria

Graphic Designer

Based in Melboune, Australia
From Homs & Hama, Syria

Graphics Designer

Based in Amman, Jordan
From Dweir Baabda, Latakia Governorate, Syria

Graphics Designer

Based in Kyrenia, Cyprus
From Ma’aloula, Rural Damascus, Syria

Graphic Designer

Based in Toronto, Canada
From Damascus, Syria

Video Editor

Based in Damascus, Syria
From Damascus, Syria

Graphic Designer

Based in Pécs, Hungary
From Salamieh, Hama, Syria

Graphic Designer

Based in London, England
From Damascus, Syria

Graphic Designer

Based in Brno, Czech Republic
From Ras al-Ain, Latakia, Syria

Dardasheh by Wanabqa

Psychosocial Support Service

Dardasheh Coordinator

Based in Prague, Czechia
From Jableh, Latakia Governorate, Syria

Dardasheh

Based in Wetteren, East Flanders, Belgium
From Aleppo, Syria

Dardasheh

Based in Paris, France
From Aleppo, Syria

Dardasheh

Based in Lyon, France/ Tarragona, Spain
From Sweida, Syria/ Mérida/Venezuela