Founded in 2011, Ettijahat – Independent Culture supports artists and cultural practitioners across the Arab region, with a focus on Syria and displacement. It runs programs in artistic production, cultural research, training, and advocacy. Key initiatives include the Syrian Artist Support Program, Rawabet residency, and Ajyal arts education. Ettijahat fosters freedom of expression, empowers young creatives, and links culture to social change, while also supporting mobility and visibility for artists in exile.