Invited by SPD Sachsen, Mahdi Yahya and Aziz Bachouri participated in the 2026 Summer Festival in Dresden, meeting political leaders, civil society representatives, and stakeholders from across Germany to discuss cooperation, social cohesion, and international engagement.

During Bremen Peace Award Week 2026, Mahdi Yahya and Vera Al Mawla engaged students at GSO Bremen in a lively discussion on arts-based peacebuilding, youth leadership, intercultural dialogue, and the realities of working in conflict-affected contexts.

Ahead of the International Bremen Peace Award ceremony, Mahdi Yahya joined an official press conference in Bremen to discuss peacebuilding, youth empowerment, intercultural dialogue, and the work of Peace of Art International.

As part of the International Bremen Peace Award 2026 program, Mahdi Yahya engaged with students in Bremen in an inspiring dialogue on peacebuilding, youth leadership, civic participation, and the role of young people in creating positive social change.

The Arab community in Bremen hosted Mahdi Yahya, recipient of the 2026 Bremen International Peace Award, for an inspiring dialogue on peacebuilding, leadership, integration, youth empowerment, and the future of multicultural communities in Germany.

During the official opening of MEP Matthias Ecke’s office in Dresden, Germany, Mahdi Yahya represented Peace of Art International and presented a Lebanese olive tree as a symbol of peace and friendship. The meeting highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy, intercultural dialogue, and strengthening relations between Europe and the Middle East.

On 27 October 2020, Mahdi Yahya facilitated a workshop in Dresden, Germany, focusing on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and political engagement among young migrants. Organized in partnership with ARBEIT UND LEBEN Sachsen, the event explored how art, culture, and civic participation can contribute to social inclusion, community resilience, and peaceful coexistence.

On 9 October 2019, Peace of Art International was recognized among the Top Ten Humanitarian Initiatives in the Arab and European regions during the Arab-German Dialogue Award in Berlin. During the event, founder Dr. Mahdi Yahya presented the organization’s vision, achievements, and innovative approach to peacebuilding through art, education, youth leadership, and community engagement.