SUMUD

Lebanon, Palestine & Syria Support

Weaving traumatic experiences into a broader story of strength, processing a range of emotions rooted in collective legacies and larger goals.

The project

This space, Sumud, exists for all of you to share your feelings and experiences, and for us to listen to one another. We know how hard and overwhelming it can be to carry everything on your own. That's why we're inviting you to be part of this space. Here, you can tell your stories and hear from others going through similar situations.

Together, we’ll hold each other up and draw strength from one another. At the same time, Sumud will be a space where we can share ways to manage anxiety and fear that might affect our daily lives. There are 2 ways for you to join the project: One on one trauma-informed therapy sessions and emotional support groups.

Sumud is not just a space for talking—it's a place where we can feel we’re not alone, and where we can strengthen hope and resilience together. We’re here to listen and support each other as much as we can.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS:

The Listening Hour

Join a small group of 5-7 people to share experiences and find healing together. You can register individually and be placed in a group, or apply as an existing group of friends, colleagues, or family. These sessions provide a supportive space to connect and heal collectively.

As an individual: if you are an individual and would like to join a random group of others who share the same experiences with you.

Groups: if you are an existing group (friends, colleagues etc)

Language: Arabic

Fees: free

Register in a support group as an individual

Register as an existing group of family, friends or colleagues.

ONE ONE ONE SESSIONS:

Individual Trauma Informed support

For those seeking more personalised care, we offer up to 10 free individual therapy sessions with our trauma-informed specialists Hane Alrustm, Ahmad Halloum, Raza Othman and Soline Daccache. These sessions provide a safe and therapeutic space to work through trauma at your own pace.

Choose your therapist and book an appointment.

Fees: FREE

Know more and book your session

Sumud Team

Hane Alustm

ONE ON ONE SESSIONS & LISTENING HOUR FACILITATOR
PSYCHOANALYST & PLAYBACK THEATRE ACCREDITED TRAINER
Hane is a refugee who escaped war in Syria and transformed into an empowered psychoanalyst. His journey reflects resilience and healing, having personally experienced the horrors of war and displacement.
With his unique perspective as a former refugee, he creates a safe space for clients, helping them navigate healing and growth.
Soline Daccache

ONE ON ONE SESSIONS & LISTENING HOUR FACILITATOR
ECLECTIC THERAPIST, DRAMA THERAPIST, DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPIST & PLAYBACK THEATRE ACCREDITED TRAINER
Grew up in Lebanon in the midst of the civil war, including the July War in 2006 and the Beirut Blast 2020. She works in our region with the displaced, migrants and refugees, even now, after having migrated herself.
Trained in Analytical and Systemic Therapy, Drama Therapy (DT), psychodrama, and Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) and I’m also a Theatre Artist.
Shadi Alaiek

Healing on the Move Coordinator/ Listening Hour Practitioner
Syrian artist, originally from Salamiyeh, residing in Belgium. With a Fine Artsacademic background.
As an artist, he delves into the daily experiences and memories shaped by the harsh realities of conflict, using his skills in various printing methods to convey the emotional depth of the subject matter.

Shadi Facilitates Emotional support groups sessions under the Listening Hour program.
Ahmad Halloum

ONE ON ONE SESSIONS
PSYCHOANALYTICAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Ahmad specialises in psychotrauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, grief and loss, and supporting individuals who have fled their home countries. With a deep understanding of trauma and displacement, he creates a compassionate and empowering environment for healing and personal transformation.
Raza Othman

ONE ON ONE SESSIONS
PSYCHOANALYTICAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Raza specialises in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, displacement, and emotional hardship.
Her approach focuses on providing a compassionate and secure environment where people can openly explore their feelings. She is committed to helping individuals build emotional resilience, heal from their experiences.