Overview
On 6 November 2025, Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA implemented a two-day physical workshop in Aleppo titled “The Roles of Cultural Actors in Local Environments,” in cooperation with Dar Al-Haq Writing Initiative. The workshop was delivered and facilitated by Malak Touma, with the participation of 30 participants from cultural, civic, and community backgrounds.

Workshop Focus
The workshop explored the concept of culture, its levels and components, and the role of cultural actors in shaping local community dynamics. It also focused on understanding how cultural initiatives can contribute to peacebuilding, social cohesion, and community participation.

Key Themes

• The concept of culture, its levels, and components.

• Forms of cultural action, from individual initiatives to community movements.

• Cultural actors and their role in local communities.

• Analyzing the local cultural context to understand dynamics and challenges.

• Planning future cultural initiatives rooted in local needs.

Key Outputs
Participants developed a clearer understanding of cultural action and the role of local cultural actors in community change. They also worked on initial cultural context analyses and discussed small initiative ideas, including documenting local heritage and organizing open cultural spaces for youth and women.

Impact
The workshop strengthened cooperation between cultural actors and civil society, and highlighted culture as a practical tool for social change, peacebuilding, and community cohesion in Aleppo.

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