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Abdelwahed Elkhaled

@abdelwahedelkhaled

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Content writer and media specialist focused on storytelling, fact-checking, and strategic communication.

Lebanon

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead strategic communication and anti-misinformation initiatives, manage projects and partnerships, mentor teams, and drive impact on human rights and civic engagement.

I am a content writer and media specialist with hands-on experience producing engaging communications on civil society, human rights, and peacebuilding. I translate complex issues into accessible narratives that inform, connect, and encourage constructive public dialogue.

As founder and CEO of VAR Platform, I led efforts to combat misinformation through training, media campaigns, and full project cycle management, coordinating partnerships with organizations such as UNHCR and Basmeh & Zeitooneh. I have also coordinated between EU institutions, civil society, and media outlets as a Media Connecter for the EU Syria Media Network, executing bilingual advocacy campaigns and representing the network at regional and international forums.

I have built and launched digital platforms and content strategies to deepen community engagement, supervised media workflows to maintain quality and ethics, and monitored human rights issues affecting Syrian refugees. My background is supported by a Bachelor's in Radio & TV and specialized trainings in constructive journalism, documentary mobile production, and programs addressing hate speech and fake news.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Content Writer

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DoosDoos

Jun 2025 - Present (7 months)

Led establishment and launch of digital platforms and social media content; developed strategic media content to deepen community engagement and expand digital reach while supervising media workflows to maintain quality and ethics. Aligned content strategy with organizational presence objectives.

Content Strategy Social Media Digital Publishing Community Engagement Content Creation Workflow Management

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Media Connector

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EU Syria Media Network

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Coordinated strategically between EU institutions, civil society, and media outlets to build and manage partnerships; executed bilingual advocacy campaigns and represented the network in regional and international forums. Produced and distributed press materials to advance network objectives.

Media Relations Stakeholder Engagement Advocacy Press Materials Partnership Building

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Researcher

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Marsd Elskan

May 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Monitored and documented human rights violations and justice issues affecting Syrian refugees in North Lebanon, producing research outputs to support advocacy and accountability efforts. Conducted field monitoring and evidence collection to inform reports.

Human Rights Monitoring Field Research Report Writing Documentation Refugee Rights Advocacy Case Documentation

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Founder & CEO

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VAR Platform

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Established and led an NGO combating fake news through training and media campaigns; managed full project cycle including proposal design, donor relations, budgeting, and reporting. Coordinated partnerships with international organisations (e.g., UNHCR) and delivered workshops on fact-checking, hate speech prevention, and digital media literacy.