Hadi Althib

Hadi Althib is a Syrian mental health and psychosocial support specialist with 9+ years’ of experience working with conflict-affected communities in the Middle East. Hadi defines himself as a global citizen and humanitarian. He has worked as an academic research assistant with the University of Essex and UNODC, technical advisor, program manager and coordinator, co-trainer, facilitator, and cultural interpreter with UNESCO, GIZ, Beyond Conflict, Asfari Foundation, The White Helmets, #MeWeIntl, and other international organizations. As a psychologist in training, and Jusoor and the Saïd Foundation scholar, Hadi has completed his Bachelor’s in Psychology and is pursuing an MA in Childhood Studies** **at the University of Essex. Hadi is particularly interested in the impact of war and displacement on childhood trauma, as well as in the influence of culture and society on mental health, parenting, and shame. Hadi’s work has been covered in TIME Magazine and is a contributing author to the Field Guide for Barefoot Psychology.