Coaching emerging leadership Earlier in 2020, PLACE put out a call for professionals from around the world who wanted to connect with emerging leaders from newcomer backgrounds. Through this far reaching call we welcomed 11 professionals, representing 9 nationalities...
Abdullah, a tech-savvy teacher in the era of the gig economy The urban/rural divide is a growing source of conflict and division globally. Access to health care, culture, meaningful work, equal pay and education are common themes found across these regional divides...
Haneen, creative writer and champion of mental health awareness What if the cure for mental health problems could be found by embracing one’s illness through art? Haneen, a Syrian poet, firmly believes in the powers of creative writing as a tool to overcome the...
Siba, a creator of safe spaces One day when Siba was teaching, one of her students asked if she would like to be her mother. She was shocked, she was moved, she was worried. The challenges faced by children in their personal lives reflect directly on their behaviour...
Miora, explorer of learning and longevity A bold prototyper and relentless believer in the mantra of “build, test, destroy, repeat”, Miora brings agility and insights to all the projects she leads. As the Learning Manager for My Image, My Story, Miora was responsible...
Ahlam, the first female yemeni street-artist Ahlam breathes through art. Her work is a reflection of her life and the world that surrounds her. While growing up in Yemen, Ahlam felt an urge to speak out against the inequalities women were facing in their day to day...