Dima Nashawi facts for kids

Dima Nashawi (Arabic: ديما نشاوي) was born in 1980. She is an amazing artist and activist who works to help Syrian children living in Beirut. Dima is also a talented illustrator and a clown. She even started a special project called the Syrian Culture Memory Initiative (MISC).

Dima Nashawi's Life and Work

Early Life and Education

Dima Nashawi first studied sociology at Damascus University in Syria. After that, she went to London to study for her Master's degree in Art at King's College London.

Art and Helping Others

Dima began creating graphic designs and comics in 2001. By 2010 and 2011, she was already holding her first art exhibitions. These shows helped support refugees with the help of the UNHCR. She also used her art to help children with cancer through a Syrian charity called Basma.

Dima's art often focuses on remembering Syria's shared history and personal experiences. She uses her art to speak up for people who have gone missing or are unfairly held. She wants to make sure that the memories of Syria's past challenges are not forgotten. Her goal is to help shape a positive future for her country.

Becoming a Clown

In February 2014, Dima joined a group called Clown Me In (CMI). With this group, she became a street clown, and her clown name was Nseet. This name means "I forgot" in Arabic. Her clown character makes people laugh by pretending to have a very short memory. She loves to spread joy and laughter.

Dima worked as a clown until September 2015. Then, she traveled back to London to get another Master's degree. This time, she studied arts and cultural management at King's College University.

In February 2017, Dima returned to Beirut and rejoined the Clown Me In group. She also became part of the Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship.

An Inspiring Woman

Dima Nashawi's important work was recognized by the BBC. In 2018, she was included in the BBC's list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world.