Interview with Manar, AKA The Imperfect Hippie, A Lebanese Animal RIghts Activist
Manar, known online as Imperfect Hippie, is a Lebanese activist currently based in San Diego, California. Passionate about making the world a better place, her work centers around animal rights, sustainability, and compassionate living. Recently, Manar announced a pivotal shift in her content—dedicating her platform @imperfecthippie entirely to animal activism, a cause she feels most called to. Believing that true peace comes only when she uses her voice for those who don’t have one, she has committed to storytelling, education, and advocacy for animal rights.
Interview with Zena Rkein, an inspiring Vegan Activist and Journalist
In a region often overshadowed by conflict and humanitarian crises, Zena Rkein emerges as a beacon of hope and compassion. A dedicated vegan activist and journalist, Zena has been instrumental in promoting plant-based living and animal rights in Lebanon and the wider Middle East. Based in Lebanon, she has been vegan since 2019 and specializes in media and journalism. Zena participates in street activism and is actively involved with the Lebanese Vegans NGO in their relief campaign in distributing ready meals and clothes to the homeless in the Beirut region on a weekly basis and especially lately distributing ready meals to the displaced people caused by the Israeli heavy bombing in the South of Lebanon and some areas in Beirut.