Programme Director, Bridge-the-Gap, Musharek Foundation (Lebanon) in partnership with GIZ
Since 2022, I’ve served as Programme Director for the Bridge-the-Gap Programme.
Focused on education, Bridge-The-Gap aims to contribute to the development of a future-ready Lebanon. This project addresses challenges faced by young adult creatives, particularly women, including mass exodus, training gaps between academia and the corporate world, and fierce local and global job competition. These crises have left young-adult creatives in a limited opportunity market, lacking essential skills for empowerment in both local and MENA markets. Our pro-bono courses are tailored to benefit this group, providing vital skills to enhance employability and career growth, along with opportunities to connect and network with industry leaders. Bridge-the-Gap is an ongoing project with the empowerment of women at its heart. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
As the Programme Director, I am dedicated to steering this initiative, creating content, fostering connections, and creating a symbiotic relationship between academic knowledge and practical industry applications. BtG embodies my passion for advancing educational opportunities, enhancing employability skills, and contributing to the holistic development of creatives in Lebanon
MOUNA MOUNAYER 