Based in Italy, Rachida Mezyaoui has managed to build a rich career that combines community work and academic research. She plays a leading role in children's rights and supporting immigrant families. Originally from Fqih Ben Saleh, she has gained extensive experience in law, family mediation, and migration.
Co-founder of Belgium's first manga production studio, Hamid Ouaïch has contributed to creating the first album of its kind, inspired by Muslim culture. Since establishing Studio Karama with his partner Fahem, the videographer has succeeded in bringing to life a project close to his heart, offering a story that combines Japanese-style artwork with spiritual references.
Mohamed Bouzia, a journalist and documentary filmmaker, transitioned from a humble upbringing in Morocco's Rif region to a career in media, education, and storytelling in the Netherlands. His work, including the acclaimed documentary Anaak, explores Moroccan migration and cultural history, preserving the stories of past generations.
Perhaps what most distinguishes Mina Gautier is her ability to transform every story into a fragrance. Since her childhood in Morocco, she was surrounded by the scents of flowers and plants that influenced her imagination, making her see in every perfume an opportunity to tell a new story. The result? The birth of a brand in France that translates stories into every note of perfume it offers.
Born in the heart of the Rif region in northern Morocco, Mohamed Khoutoul's experience tells a unique and inspiring life story. It was not just a move between two countries but a journey full of challenges that shaped his personality and future.
Among her six brothers, Naïma Hadji became interested in hairdressing out of curiosity, wondering about the most suitable styles for curly hair. Though initially drawn to early childhood education careers, she ultimately steered toward a professional career in hairdressing, eventually opening her salon in Morocco.
Hajar Tanjaoui, a Moroccan mother in Germany, began translating and dubbing Peppa Pig episodes into Darija to help her children and other Moroccan kids abroad learn Darija.
Moroccan immigrant Mohamed Ouaabouz, known as «Mouha», exemplifies cultural coexistence through his active role in charitable associations, serving as a bridge between Morocco and France. Through founding the PAM-LIER association, he has contributed to improving many people's lives, promoting values of solidarity and cooperation between the two countries.
After a challenging start in Germany, Moroccan Noura Essouissate Brauckmann has chosen to dedicate her time to community and political work. She actively supports migrants and refugees and stands on the front lines against the rise of the far right.
Initially a journalist, the Belgian-Moroccan director Jawad Rhalib was guided by his enthusiasm for societal issues, in order to approach the camera differently. Finding even more freedom in cinema, he explores documentary and fiction to express contemporary concerns, through works that become catalysts for debates.