Nour Aldeen Austa
Coordinator
Peace of Art – Syria
Syrian activist, artist and vocal artist combining creative expression with peacebuilding, dialogue and community recovery in communities deeply affected by conflict.
Art, Resilience & Hope
Nour Aldeen Austa is a Syrian activist, artist and vocal artist whose work reflects a strong belief in freedom, equality and the ability of creative expression to help communities heal and reconnect.
His personal journey has been shaped by displacement, artistic practice and civic engagement. During his time in exile, he became an alumnus of Peace of Art's Art Against Violence program, strengthening his commitment to using art as a tool for healing, dialogue and social change.
Now back in his hometown in Syria, Nour coordinates Peace of Art's developing space and programs in the country, helping bring arts-based peacebuilding and community engagement closer to people affected by years of war and conflict.
From Displacement to Community Action
Activism
Nour's early civic engagement was rooted in values of freedom, equality and social justice.
Displacement
Shrinking civic space and pressure on activism forced him into displacement, shaping his understanding of conflict and resilience.
Art Against Violence
During exile, he joined Peace of Art's Art Against Violence program and strengthened his commitment to arts-based social change.
Return to Syria
Returning to his hometown opened a new chapter: bringing Peace of Art's mission closer to communities living with the consequences of war.
Art Against Violence
From Participant to Coordinator
Nour first became part of Peace of Art as an alumnus of the Art Against Violence program. The experience deepened his belief that artistic expression can help transform experiences of violence into dialogue, resilience and positive social engagement.
Today, his journey within Peace of Art continues in a leadership role as he coordinates the organization's emerging work in Syria.
Rebuilding Through Creativity
Nour leads the coordination of Peace of Art's new space and developing programs in Syria. His work is guided by a vision of creating safe and creative spaces where people can reconnect, express themselves and contribute to long-term community recovery.
Local Coordination
Supporting the organization and development of Peace of Art activities and community engagement in Syria.
Creative Spaces
Helping develop spaces where art, dialogue and community participation can take place safely.
Peacebuilding
Using arts-based approaches to strengthen dialogue, coexistence and social connection.
Community Recovery
Supporting communities affected by conflict through creative expression, participation and hope.
Voice as a Form of Expression
As an artist and vocal artist, Nour brings artistic practice directly into his peacebuilding work. His creative identity is not separate from his humanitarian engagement; it is one of the principal ways through which he communicates experiences of resilience, dignity and hope.
Creativity can create space for people to express what conflict, displacement and violence often make difficult to communicate.
Art in Service of Community
Arts & Culture
Peacebuilding
Community Engagement
Dialogue
Creative Expression
Community Recovery
Supporting Communities Recovering From Conflict
Nour's work with Peace of Art in Syria is driven by a long-term vision: creating opportunities for dialogue, peacebuilding and artistic expression in communities deeply scarred by war, while helping young people and local communities imagine pathways toward recovery, dignity and justice.