1. The programs

> Happinest programs
The art programs offered by Happinest are divided into two main categories: visual arts and performance arts.

- Visual Arts Programs:
1. Art programs (trainings and workshops in painting, illustration, sculpting, mixed media, etc.)
2. Ceramics & pottery

- Performance Arts Programs:
1. Comedy program
2. Music programs (singing, songwriting, and composition)
3. Musical theater program

> Partner programs
The nest is happy to open its doors to any potential partnership and/or collaboration with entities and organizations that promote or conduct artistic programs or activities aligned with our mission. In May 2023, we had the pleasure of offering a residency to 5 artists as part of Goethe’s ArtEvolution Program.

2. Activities

> Regular

- Training modules:
Regular classes will be offered periodically. Participants will have the option to choose one or more disciplines to explore.

- Art therapy:
In parallel to the art classes, an art therapy program will be in process. This program accompanies participants on a long-term basis, following the progress of their journey. Certified therapists and psychologists will be consulted in the design and will monitor in detail the implementation of the program.

- Guesthouse/Residency:
The upper two floors, containing a living room and five bedrooms, will be open to accommodate creatives for residencies, guest speakers/teachers, or any individuals looking to retreat into a wholesome and transformative artistic experience.

- Co-working space & library café
Originally a kitchen, a dining room, and two living rooms, these functions will jointly operate as a co-working space and library café. The facility will be open for individuals seeking a workspace to focus on their academic, cultural, or artistic projects.

>. Sporadic

- Workshops
Complementary to the classes, workshops covering a variety of artistic disciplines will be carried out frequently. Through these intensive short-term workshops, participants will have the opportunity to learn extensively from local and international artists and professionals.

- Exhibitions
Happinest will be organizing occasional art exhibitions (across numerous disciplines) that will allow participants as well as professional artists to display, and eventually sell, their artwork.

- Events & live performances
Our capacious indoor and outdoor spaces enable us to organize and host a broad and eclectic assortment of communal and live events that range from musical performances to standup comedy, slam poetry and spoken word, etc.

Apart being part of different trainings and workshops in and out of the country, until now we didn't have projects for implementation.

Youth Advocacy Alliance, Gender journey and young women empowerment programme, Together towards green, sustainable and digital society of Nordic-Baltic region 2021-2022, SPREADING, EMPOWERING AND IMPROVING GREEN HABITO NETWORK

Événements culturels, rencontres culturelles, expositions

IRC نشاط النادي الصيفي الزعتري ٢٠٢٣
نشاط تدريبي اكاديمه اورنج /الاتحاد الاوربي ٢٠٢١

Pour atteindre nos objectifs, nous travaillons en réseaux avec diverses entités au niveau local et international pour organiser des rencontres de jeunes et formations, ainsi que des ateliers dans des écoles et espaces de travail de jeunesse et d’inclusion. Nous accueillons des stages em mobilité insérés dans des dispositifs d'insertion professionnelle allant de deux semaines à deux mois et organisons des mobilités formatives pour les professionnels du domaine de la jeunesse et de l'insertion professionnelle. Les outils préférés de Faísca Voadora sont la facilitation interculturelle, l'animation linguistique, la bande dessinée et la facilitation graphique, les formes participatives de théâtre et d'expression corporelle, la traduction et l'interprétation créatives, la radio, les méthodes d'animation en ligne et d'autres formes (inter)culturelles. Nos thèmes principaux sont l'inclusion et la diversité, le genre et les questions LGBTQI*, le changement climatique et la durabilité, les migrations et l'interculturalité. Depuis sa création fin 2018, l'Associação Faísca Voadora a non seulement été partenaire mais a également organisé, en tant qu'organisation de coordination et d'accueil, plusieurs échanges et formations de jeunes ayant rassemblé des équipes et des participant-es du Portugal, de France, d'Allemagne, des Pays-Bas, d'Azerbaïdjan, d'Ukraine, d'Italie, de Géorgie, de Turquie, de Tunisie, du Maroc et d'Algérie.

Created 7 Local projects supporting youth, which took place in various universities and refugee camps. Some brief of our projects:

- "Mind Matters Workshop Series" in universities, aiming to enhance the empowerment and mental well-being of students. The series includes stress management workshops led by mental health professionals, providing practical tools for stress reduction and mindfulness. Peer support circles, facilitated by trained mentors, create a space for students to share experiences and coping strategies, fostering a supportive community. Skill-building sessions focus on practical life skills like time management and effective communication. The workshop series also features a guest speaker series, inviting experts to share insights on mental health and personal development. By combining professional guidance, peer support, and skill development, YEMH's initiative addresses the holistic well-being of university students, equipping them with tools to navigate academic and personal challenges.

- The "Potential for Everyone" Initiative is actively engaged in fostering self-reliance among youth in refugee camps through a targeted Youth Entrepreneurship Training program. Over the course of several weeks, the initiative collaborates with local partners to impart crucial skills to young refugees. Workshops conducted by trained facilitators cover fundamental business concepts, financial literacy, and market research. The program not only equips participants with practical entrepreneurial skills but also instills a sense of empowerment and self-confidence. By focusing on entrepreneurship, the initiative aims to create opportunities for young refugees to build their own livelihoods, fostering a pathway to economic independence and contributing positively to the resilience of their communities. Through this endeavor, the Initiative strives to empower youth in refugee camps, offering them tangible tools and knowledge that can significantly impact their future prospects and overall well-being.

In addition to our interaction with the local and regional cultural scene, we seek to offer activities in particular to all practitioners and people interested in culture in Alexandria and its surrounding towns, which sometimes lack central cultural services.
Within Wekalet Behna, three different spaces are used as platforms for their public events, screenings or workshops :
El Wekalah ("Agency") features versatile medium-capacity rooms, suitable for low-attendance events such as artistic workshops and specialised seminars.
El Plateau (“Studio”) is designed as an artist's studio, equipped with all the material needed for the work - it is also suitable for film screenings, literary seminars and extended workshops.
El Makhzan (“Warehouse”) is the latest addition to the public spaces - hosting bigger-scale exhibitions and film screenings.

Wekalet Behna stands as a proactive contributor to the local artistic and cultural scene through a diverse spectrum of projects: dialogues, collaborations, publications, and both artistic and educational programs. The institution is dedicated to fostering critical dialogue and continually reassessing traditional beliefs, striving to challenge and refine contemporary discourses.
The institution's ultimate goal is to create an intellectual safespace that not only encourages critical dialogue but also actively challenges societal beliefs and stereotypes. By providing such an environment - conducive to intellectual development and creative exploration - Wekalet Behna seeks to leave a lasting and significant imprint on the Alexandrian cultural landscape.

Wekalet Behna is also hosting the archival fonds of the Selection Behna Films, one of the most important Egyptian cinematic distribution companies, active from the late 20s to the early 60s.
Notably, they produced Egypt's first Arabic talking and musical film, 'Onshondat Al-Fuad,' in 1932 and the first Egyptian animated film, 'Mish-Mish Effendi,' in 1936. Becoming the primary distributor for Egyptian films, the company expanded its presence across the Arab world, North Africa, and Europe. The Wekalah houses a vast archive consisting of around 50 linear metres of documents and 6000 images, predominantly in French and Arabic. These archives are much more than a mere collection, representing a historical and cultural legacy. There are 287 Egyptian films, 7 foreign films, records of 119 Egyptian cinemas, and 100 cinemas abroad, providing a comprehensive overview of Egypt's cinema evolution from the 1930s to the present.
Wekalet Behna has started restoration efforts, renovating archives, and initiating conservation activities since June 2020, aiming to preserve and protect this invaluable cultural heritage.

المشاريع الرئيسية
دورات محو امية الكترونية بالتعاون مع جمعية دوت ليبانون
دعم نفسي إجتماعي للسجينات
إستشارات قانونية
جلسات توعية حول افة المخدرات
جلسات توعية حول العنف القائم على النوع الإجتماعي
مسابقات شعرية بين السجينات
إصار الكتاب الثاني من تأليف سجينة داخل السجن

Finjan plans to continue and expand its Kulturcafe activities, also reaching out to communities outside Copenhagen. As a main rule, activities is taking place once a week every Monday, and will include: - Screenings of films/documentaries (Syrian Doc Days) www.syriandocdays.dk - Thematic panel/discussions - Communal dinner events - Bazaar events - Exhibition - Literature - Open mic - Music - Poetry