Anna Lindh Foundation

Diwan of Culture, Design & Innovation

National Network

Lebanon

Address

Ashrafieh

Country

Lebanon

City

Beirut

Mobile Phone

+96176885629

Telephone

+96176885629

E-Mail

diwan.dcdi@gmail.com

E-Mail (2)

akabuawad@gmail.com

Year of Establishment

2022

Contact Person1

Ali AbuAwad

Job Title 1

Cofounder, Creative Director

Contact Person 2

Jana Aridi

Job Title 2

Cofounder, Executive Director

Organisation Type

Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation

Fields of Activity

Arts, Environment/Sustainable development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International/Cultural relations, Others, Research

General Information

Diwan of Culture, Design & Innovation is an inclusive and independent Hub in Lebanon that responds to the local creatives’ current needs and restraints. Designed as a support structure addressing the sequential challenges faced by the creatives in Lebanon and aspires through its projects, to create a domino-effect impact that will reclaim Beirut’s position as the Hub for creativity and design in the Middle East. DCDI organizes capacity-building programs for creatives, artists and designers in Lebanon. We provide them with accessible tools that embrace equal and inclusive opportunities. DCDI aims to generate sustainable job-creation, growth and exchange in building the design & creative industries in Lebanon.

Mission and Objectives

Mission
To provide the creative community in Lebanon with an inclusive multidisciplinary platform and programs that enhance their skills, and promote local talent and job creation.

Vision
To reclaim Lebanon as the centre of innovation within the region, by becoming the go-to resource for all things art and design and empowering creative and cultural practitioners in building their businesses sustainably.

Main Projects / Activities

An inclusive and independent Hub in Lebanon that responds to the local creatives’ current needs and restraints

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