CatalyticAction 2025 Impact Report 📢 - mailchi.mp/0dcf27e4581a/cata…

We’re Turning 10! CatalyticAction Updates - mailchi.mp/f8b82cddc4f6/cata…

Jarahieh School shows what’s possible when communities lead. From tents to a welcoming school co-designed by teachers, parents & children, it now supports hundreds of learners and strengthens local bonds! A milestone in our 10-year journey. #10YearsOfImpact #BuildingTogether

From brainstorming city solutions to co-designing digital platforms, the Youth Urban Forum turned insights into action! Youth from El Mina & Bar Elias led change for more inclusive cities. Next: Kuala Lumpur, YUP CSs join peers from Indonesia for the Global Youth Exchange!

🌏 Big news! From 28 Oct–2 Nov, young local researchers from Lebanon & Indonesia will meet in Kuala Lumpur for a Global Youth Exchange. Through workshops & cultural exchange, they’ll connect, learn & imagine inclusive urban futures. Follow to know more about their journey! #GYEKL

✨10 Years of CatalyticAction! Our team came together in Lebanon to celebrate a decade of impact with hikes, site visits, reflection, and a special 10 Years notebook. Here’s to the next decade of co-design, community, and resilience! #10YearsofImpact

✨Our story began in 2015 with Ibtasem playground in Bar Elias, co-designed with and for children. From one safe place to play and learn, we’ve grown into a decade of inclusive public spaces, strengthening communities across Lebanon & beyond! #10YearsOfImpact #10YearsofIbtasem

🏆We’re winners! CatalyticAction has been named in @ArchDaily 2025 Next Practices Awards 20 practices shaping the future of architecture. This amazing recognition comes as we celebrate 10 years of CatalyticAction🎉 archdaily.com/1033983/20-pra… #ArchDaily2025 #CatalyticAction10Years

Our work is featured in Architecture and Social Change: Shaping an Impactful Practice (ed. Brian Holland). Our Co-founder, Joana Dabaj, shares how co-designing public spaces with displaced children in Lebanon fosters inclusion, dignity, & impact. Check it: shorturl.at/epwQx

This #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate youth advancing cooperation through tech & partnerships. Through #YUPCities, young people in Lebanon & Indonesia are co-creating digital platforms to shape urban governance & civic life! @FondationBotnar @dpu_ucl @kotakitaorg

Five years on from the Beirut Port explosion, justice remains elusive and recovery continues. In Karantina, we’re still here. With children & families, we transform public spaces into sites of healing & hope. Through research & co-design community-led recovery matters. @dpu_ucl

Inspiring discussions at the #YouthUrbanForum! 19 youth from El Mina & Bar Elias explored how digital tools can boost urban safety & community impact.We're excited to refine the ideas & continue our co-designing journey! @FondationBotnar @TheBartlettUCL @kotakitaorg @AndreaRigon

After concluding our 2nd round of the advocacy programme that helped institutionalize Karantina Women’s Collective, ‘My happiness in my park’ for #public #space rights, the group completed their 1st independently organized community activity and we couldn’t be prouder!@UrgentAct

Our new #YUP report shares insights from Indonesia & Lebanon: 4,248 surveys, 204 youth-led cases, 17 citizen scientists. Explore barriers, digital tools & what youth care about! Next up: co-producing digital platforms with young people and municipalities! lnkd.in/eB2fiD6e

We joined @rigonandre @polimi staff +students in Castel Volturno for five days of #urban research. Together, we explored Destra Volturno through territorial analysis — looking at #publicspace, services, mobility, and coastal erosion.

📍 Vendôme Public Stairs – Beirut ✨ Remember the 2022 transformation of the Vendome Public Stairs in Mar Mikhael? This urban intervention revitalised a key public space, improving accessibility and enhancing social activities. 💬 What’s your favourite public space in Beirut?

We’re launching a new series of activities in Karantina #PublicPark! Working with #children through #participatory sessions to shape the space based on their evolving needs. Supported by @NahnooLeb under SIMA, funded by @KfW_FZ_int & implemented by @UNOPS

A glimpse from our focus group discussions with youth in Bar Elias and El Mina, who shared the barriers they face, and what motivates them to change in their communities. Our research project YUP, funded by @FondationBotnar and in partnership with @dpu_ucl, @kotakitaorg and SHM.