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Articles by Zainab Ghazi
“Mr. Falafel” Heals Children’s Wounds Through Theatre
“Mr. Falafel,” as the children of war call him, or Ahmad Al-Masri (23 years old), says choosing this nickname helped break the barrier between him and the children, who grew to know him and befriend him. He became their friend — not just a teacher. “If I didn’t give something to my country and my people during the war, then when is my time?” Ahmad says. During Lebanon’s difficult days of conflict, he felt a strong drive to contribute through acting and art.
Isra Harshi… Voice of Hope for Cancer Patients and Marginalized Groups
It wasn’t the first time she talked about the illness, but it was the first time she allowed herself to think about it. She had lived in denial, continuing life after her recovery as though nothing had happened. But in that moment, the wall she had built inside herself broke. “I went back in time to the days when I used to wander the hospital corridors, looking for a way to escape. But this time, I wasn’t thinking about myself.
Hadi Habib... The Lebanese Tennis Player Who Defied the Odds and Made It to the Grand Slam
"I used to go to that abandoned court every day after school," he says. "There was no coach, no modern equipment, not even a net. But I felt like the game was magical." The journey from those humble beginnings to professional tennis was far from easy. “In Lebanon, football is the number one sport,” he says with a laugh.
Qassem Istanbouli... The Theater Maker Who Built Stages in Marginalized Areas
Istanbouli’s journey began in the southern city of Tyre through politically and socially critical plays, defying traditional norms. He successfully broke into public squares and streets with a team performing mobile shows while he was still in his second year at the Lebanese University’s Institute of Fine Arts. The turning point in Istanbouli’s life came in 2014 when he reopened the "Colisée Cinema" on Hamra Street, which houses a theater stage that had been neglected for decades.
Hicham Najdi Presents Tyre as He Sees It… A City of Peace
Seventeen years ago, Hicham began his journey from his city, Tyre, and managed through social media to present the city in its full, peaceful, and authentic light. He created the “Official Tyre Page” to highlight the city as never before. He refused to turn his page into an advertising space, despite the many requests he received. He believed tourism is a cultural responsibility, and that Tyre deserved to be highlighted, not exploited.
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