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 18 September 2018, Mahdi Yahya, Founder of Peace of Art International, spoke at the European Parliament in Brussels during the International Day of Democracy. Representing youth and civil society from Lebanon, he highlighted the power of art, dialogue, and civic engagement as tools for promoting peace and combating violence, discrimination, and sectarianism. His participation brought the experiences of grassroots peacebuilding initiatives in the Middle East to one of Europe’s most important democratic institutions.