Our mission
The Hummus Academy is a non-profit initiative dedicated to celebrating hummus as a cultural heritage and a concept that connects people. Our philosophical, historical, and culinary approaches aim to build a more conscious, ethical, and delicious future that serves the planet and all living beings.
How do we do it
We use food for storytelling and community building, exploring diverse food cultures through events, workshops, and publications. While hummus is our starting point, our vision extends far beyond it.
The board and team
Chefs of indigenous and historic Palestinian cuisine
Sobhi Khatib
Chair of the Academy board and Head of Storytelling
Sobhi is a consultant and educator on storytelling & communications, diversity & inclusion, strategy and innovation. Currently, he works with Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and Oxford HR
Sobhi Khatib
Chair of the Academy board and Head of Storytelling
Sobhi is a consultant and educator on storytelling & communications, diversity & inclusion, strategy and innovation. Currently, he works with Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and Oxford HR
Sobhi Khatib
Chair of the Academy board and Head of Storytelling
Sobhi is a consultant and educator on storytelling & communications, diversity & inclusion, strategy and innovation. Currently, he works with Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and Oxford HR
Dana Durr
Head of Film and Music
Dana is an animator, filmmaker, designer, singer-songwriter and musician. Dana studied and worked in four countries, graduated as an animator in London and The Netherlands and has internationally acclaimed films
Dana Durr
Head of Film and Music
Dana is an animator, filmmaker, designer, singer-songwriter and musician. Dana studied and worked in four countries, graduated as an animator in London and The Netherlands and has internationally acclaimed films
Dana Durr
Head of Film and Music
Dana is an animator, filmmaker, designer, singer-songwriter and musician. Dana studied and worked in four countries, graduated as an animator in London and The Netherlands and has internationally acclaimed films
Umayya Abu Hanna
Head of Research
Umayya is a writer, cultural broker and journalist. Umayya’s new book researches histories of Palestine, including its cuisine, starting 1,5 million years ago
Umayya Abu Hanna
Head of Research
Umayya is a writer, cultural broker and journalist. Umayya’s new book researches histories of Palestine, including its cuisine, starting 1,5 million years ago
Umayya Abu Hanna
Head of Research
Umayya is a writer, cultural broker and journalist. Umayya’s new book researches histories of Palestine, including its cuisine, starting 1,5 million years ago
Mohammad Badran
Secretary of the Academy and Head of Anthropology
Mohammad is an anthropologist, social designer at Open Embassy, community mobilizer at MB Capacity Development and Founder and Director at Syrian Volunteers in the Netherlands
Mohammad Badran
Secretary of the Academy and Head of Anthropology
Mohammad is an anthropologist, social designer at Open Embassy, community mobilizer at MB Capacity Development and Founder and Director at Syrian Volunteers in the Netherlands
Mohammad Badran
Secretary of the Academy and Head of Anthropology
Mohammad is an anthropologist, social designer at Open Embassy, community mobilizer at MB Capacity Development and Founder and Director at Syrian Volunteers in the Netherlands
Abdelkader Nassiri
Advisory Board and Head of public affairs
Abdelkader is a Moroccan- Dutch creative social justice activist and PR and communications manager. He has worked in media, the cultural sector, and currently at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. He is a program maker, networker, and event organizer
Abdelkader Nassiri
Advisory Board and Head of public affairs
Abdelkader is a Moroccan- Dutch creative social justice activist and PR and communications manager. He has worked in media, the cultural sector, and currently at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. He is a program maker, networker, and event organizer
Abdelkader Nassiri
Advisory Board and Head of public affairs
Abdelkader is a Moroccan- Dutch creative social justice activist and PR and communications manager. He has worked in media, the cultural sector, and currently at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. He is a program maker, networker, and event organizer
MaryAnn Jaraisy
Treasurer of the Academy and Head of Design
MaryAnn is a Graphic designer, cultural and event producer, co- founder of the iconic Sudfeh restaurant and cultural center in Nazareth. She is a potter, clay master and organic farmer
MaryAnn Jaraisy
Treasurer of the Academy and Head of Design
MaryAnn is a Graphic designer, cultural and event producer, co- founder of the iconic Sudfeh restaurant and cultural center in Nazareth. She is a potter, clay master and organic farmer
MaryAnn Jaraisy
Treasurer of the Academy and Head of Design
MaryAnn is a Graphic designer, cultural and event producer, co- founder of the iconic Sudfeh restaurant and cultural center in Nazareth. She is a potter, clay master and organic farmer