Qisetna means "our story", and is an award winning initiative which publishes and archives the cultural heritage of individuals displaced by conflict. What began as a blog publishing content written by Syrians, has grown to capture oral stories, proverbs, rituals, memories and the arts and culture of members of other diasporas globally. As well as producing digital content, Qisetna collaborates with third parties such as the Refugee Council, Tate Modern and Counterpoint Arts to produce storytelling workshops accross the UK.
Sadly our work now is more relevant than ever as economic and political uncertainty globally continues to displace communities.
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Our Opportunities
Calling all King’s College students! We’re looking for a passionate volunteer to help translate stories and interviews from Arabic to English. Your skills can amplify voices and bridge cultures! Interested? Reach out and make a difference!
Qisetna was created in 2013 as a volunteer-led organisation based in London. Inspired by a culture of intergenerational collaboration, we are a growing community of creatives, writers, a socially engaged artists advocating for a fair society.
