Fa’ael Regional 2024
In May 2024, Action for Hope organized a new edition of the Fa’ael training workshop on cultural project design and management under crisis conditions. The call for participation attracted an unprecedented 542 applications from across the Arab region. Based on their professional experience and proposed projects, 15 participants were selected to join the workshop, which took place in Broumana, Lebanon, from 22–29 May 2024. The group reflected wide geographic diversity, bringing together cultural practitioners from across Arab countries to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and build future collaborations.

Fa’ael Regional 2025
In April 2025, Action for Hope organized a new edition of the Fa’ael training regional workshop on cultural project design and management under crisis conditions. The call attracted 525 applications from across the Arab region, out of which 18 participants were selected for their experience in cultural and social work, as well as the strength and relevance of their proposed projects. The selection also ensured balanced geographic representation across the Arab region.

The workshop took place in Broumana, Lebanon, from 8–16 April 2025, bringing together a new cohort of cultural managers to exchange skills and ideas. The program concluded with a closing ceremony on 16 May 2025, where participants presented their projects and received certificates and gifts in recognition of their achievements.

Fa’ael Syria (2025–2026)
As part of the consortium project Tomorrow: Culture as a Cornerstone for Syria’s Future, Action for Hope is leading the capacity-building strand through the Fa’ael Program, with a focus on seeding new arts education initiatives across Syria. Through Fa’ael, the program will train and mentor cultural activists and managers working outside Damascus and in communities long deprived of cultural infrastructure. The program combines training with small grants and hands-on support, enabling participants to launch and sustain cultural projects that respond to their communities’ needs.

In partnership with Ettijahat – Independent Culture, Aflamuna, and Al Mawred Al Thaqafy | Cultural Resource, the program links training directly to opportunities for creation and public engagement. The aim is to empower independent artists and cultural workers, widen access to culture, and ensure that diverse voices continue to be heard.

On 22 August 2025, the call for Fa’ael Syria was launched, with a deadline of 14 September 2025. The call attracted 177 applications, and 40 participants will be selected to take part in two workshops, scheduled for November 2025 and February 2026.