INVIGORATING THE SOUTH THROUGH HERITAGE,
CREATIVITY, AND COMMUNITY
INVIGORATING THE SOUTH THROUGH HERITAGE,
CREATIVITY, AND COMMUNITY
Our mission spans across three initiatives
Culture & Nature Trails Development
Culture & Nature Trails Development
Culture & Nature Trails Development
Public Art Projects
Trails & Guides Development
Sites Revival & Activation
Local Socioeconomic Renewal
Culture & Nature Trails Development
Culture & Nature Trails Development
Cleaning & Greening
Walkability & Beautification
Youth & Women Empowerment
Creative Community Development
Culture & Nature Trails Development
Creative Community Development
Art & Crafts Residency
Exhibitions & Workshops
Upskilling & Acceleration
In 2017, Dar Zefta Foundation was founded with the mission of advancing social and economic progress in Zefta, leveraging its rich heritage, nurturing local agriculture, and promoting tourism to inspire similar revitalization in other villages. Today, the foundation's program has expanded to include creative community development, culture and nature trails, and local social and economic revival.
OUR TEAM
Bahjat El-Darwiche Strategy & Governance Lead
Bahjat El-Darwiche Strategy & Governance Lead
Bahjat El-Darwiche Strategy & Governance Lead
Bahjat keeps the Foundation focused and investable—aligning partners, sharpening our programs, and making sure projects land with quality and care for place. His passion for art, architecture, and design shapes how we restore spaces and curate experiences. Bahjat is a Partner at PwC Strategy& (EMEA), advising on strategy, governance, and
Bahjat keeps the Foundation focused and investable—aligning partners, sharpening our programs, and making sure projects land with quality and care for place. His passion for art, architecture, and design shapes how we restore spaces and curate experiences. Bahjat is a Partner at PwC Strategy& (EMEA), advising on strategy, governance, and ecosystem building. Has led multi-stakeholder initiatives and transformational work across the region.
Rabih El-Darwiche Systems & Operations Lead
Bahjat El-Darwiche Strategy & Governance Lead
Bahjat El-Darwiche Strategy & Governance Lead
Rabih sets up the practical engines behind our work—data, workflows, funding/partner tracking—so projects run transparently and scale. An avid hiker, he field-tests our trail and nature concepts to keep them safe and sustainable. Rabih is a Solutions Consulting Director at Cupa Software, specializing in enterprise workflows and implement
Rabih sets up the practical engines behind our work—data, workflows, funding/partner tracking—so projects run transparently and scale. An avid hiker, he field-tests our trail and nature concepts to keep them safe and sustainable. Rabih is a Solutions Consulting Director at Cupa Software, specializing in enterprise workflows and implementation. Experienced in building digital systems for accountability and growth.
Faycal El-Darwiche Program Design & Partnerships Lead
Bahjat El-Darwiche Strategy & Governance Lead
Faycal El-Darwiche Program Design & Partnerships Lead
Faycal turns ideas into deliverable programs—clear scopes, budgets, and blended-finance partnerships—so we can move fast without losing rigor. He links our skills and youth efforts to real opportunities on the ground. Faycal is Founding Partner at Euromena Consulting, focused on operating models and financing. Active with NGOs supporting
Faycal turns ideas into deliverable programs—clear scopes, budgets, and blended-finance partnerships—so we can move fast without losing rigor. He links our skills and youth efforts to real opportunities on the ground. Faycal is Founding Partner at Euromena Consulting, focused on operating models and financing. Active with NGOs supporting the rebuilding of Lebanon’s education system and youth pathways.
Ghada El-Darwiche Community & Guest Experience Lead
Bahjat El-Darwiche Strategy & Governance Lead
Faycal El-Darwiche Program Design & Partnerships Lead
Ghada is our on-the-ground anchor—welcoming visitors, nurturing local relationships, and shaping experiences that feel authentic and respectful. As she builds the Zefta team, she prioritizes women’s training, fair work, and progression. Ghada holds an MBA in Money & Banking from the Lebanese American University (LAU). Former Human Resour
Ghada is our on-the-ground anchor—welcoming visitors, nurturing local relationships, and shaping experiences that feel authentic and respectful. As she builds the Zefta team, she prioritizes women’s training, fair work, and progression. Ghada holds an MBA in Money & Banking from the Lebanese American University (LAU). Former Human Resources professional at a major bank; now applies HR, team development, and service standards to community and hospitality operations.
