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.

During the seventh edition of the Youth Leadership Program supported by UNDP, Mahdi Yahya shared his experience in leadership, peacebuilding, and community engagement with emerging young leaders. His session focused on capacity building, human rights, active citizenship, and the role of youth in driving sustainable development and positive social change.