Sana Kikhia is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sanad Group for Aid and Development, an NGO that helps support Syrians by economically empowering men and women by offering zero-interest loans, contributing to the economic recovery of the country by supporting local investments, decreasing aid dependency, increasing opportunities for Syrians to find a sustainable source of income and reducing the number of civilians engaged in armed conflict by offering an alternative source of income. Sana is involved in activist and volunteer based initiatives in London, she co-founded Diaspora Exchange Initiative which brings together Syrians living in the UK and connects them with activists from other countries affected by conflicts – which runs in partnership with Amnesty International and Common Purpose. She also is a strong advocate of Syrian rights and supports and organises events with Syria Solidarity UK, APPG Friends of Syria among other organisations. Sana has an MSc in Global Project Management from the University of Essex, UK and a BSc in Communications and Electronics Engineering from the University of Al-Ba’ath, Syria.