Our Story

NAHWE sparked after the inaugural of The Global South Arts and Health Week (GSAHW), an international convening that took place in 18 countries to advance education, scientific research, and interdisciplinary practice of arts in health, creative art therapies, and community-based art engagements in the Global South, meaning Central & South America, Africa & Asia. The international convening took place from September 22-30th, 2023, with its central focus in Alexandria and Cairo, Egypt, with the collaboration with 6 local partners where the Co-founders of NAHWE met and the idea was sparked.