Mental Health Responder

Raphaëlle Ayach

(she/her)

Egypt, France, United States of America

I have been professionally facilitating and moderating since 2011, following training with the Art of Hosting. I later earned a Master’s degree in Anthropology & Education and founded and led an educational non-profit, where I developed award-winning educational curricula and learning journeys, designed and facilitated workshops, and trained others in facilitation and pedagogy. I currently work with various UN agencies and civil society actors, facilitating and moderating both online and in-person engagements. I have been a CXC member since 2014 and a CXC facilitator since 2017, and have facilitation experience in Egypt, the UAE, South Africa, Iraq, Palestine, Tanzania, Amsterdam, Rwanda and Morocco.

I’m especially passionate about designing processes that foster learning, development, and strengthen social inclusion and cohesion between groups.

Experience

Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Event Types: Conference, Festival, Hackathon, Hybrid, Offline, Online, Panel, Retreat, Summit, Team Offsite, Training, Workshop

Audiences: Adults (36–64), Children (0–12 y/o), External Stakeholder, Internal Stakeholders, Marginalised or vulnerable groups, Private Sector, Public Sector, Teens (13–19 y/o), Young adults (20–35 y/o)

Certificates: CXC In-Person Facilitation Training  CXC Online Facilitation Training

Thematic Areas
  • Innovation
  • Facilitation
  • Conflict Sensitivity
  • Peacebuilding
  • Social gastronomy
  • Education/Peace Education
  • Data collection

Testimonials

“I will try my best to practice on the right track and, believe in myself. I couldn't believe that in just one hour I could identify my problem and know how to deal with it. I sincerely thank you for your help in rescuing me from the feeling of powerlessness. You are a great spiritual tutor, far better than an ordinary teacher.”

— Student

“Facilitation was excellent. Friendly and relaxed while also keeping everybody constructively engaged.”

— UN staff participant

“I was worried about coming here today. But now I’m enjoying it so much, I didn’t even feel the time go by!”

— UN staff participant