Funding culture in times of distress – why support arts & culture when relief efforts are under-funded?

Watch recordings of all our discussions:

• Religious extremism within Syrian society: How deep and permanent is the impact?
• Women’s empowerment: How permanent are the recent gains made by Syrian women?
• Can the Syrian diaspora play a role in rebuilding Syrian society?
• Freedom of Expression: How freely can we speak now?
• How does migration affect the outlook and future of Syrian youth?
• Funding culture in times of distress – why support arts & culture when relief efforts are under-funded?
• Preserving musical heritage: Does Syria need its past to build a creative future?
• Preserving artistic identity – How do Western genres influence Syrian voices?
• Can cultural initiatives help heal fractured societies?
• The role of Syrian cultural actors – Do Syrian artists have a duty to reflect the conflict in their works?
• Rebuilding Aleppo – lessons from Beirut and Bosnia
• Patronage & funding for Syrian arts and culture
• Keeping Syrian culture alive in times of conflict