Co-Thinking
Co-Creating
Co-Flourishing
Becoming Co-Empowered
Who we are
Coempowered is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to nurturing critical thinking, creative expression, and community connection among young people, refugees, and asylum seekers.
We work particularly with Kurdish and Persian speakers, creating spaces for dialogue, storytelling, literacy, philosophical enquiry, and reflective practice.
Our mission is to help participants think independently, express themselves confidently, and build resilient, thriving communities.
- Participatory Approach
- Action Research
- Community-Based Education
Our Programs and Initiatives
Explore our learning programmes designed to support independent thinking, creative communication, emotional resilience, and community collaboration.
Critical and Creative Thinking
Courses, classes, workshops and projects in Philosophy, Philosophical Inquiry, and Critical Thinking
Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Workshops and courses in Philosophical Inquiry for Children, combined with Art, Drama and more
Creative Expression
Creative Writing, individual and collective storytelling, drama and performance workshops, courses and projects
A Room of One's Own
Workshops focusing on Collective Reflection, Expressive Creation, Authentic Connection, and Awareness of Self and the Other.
Community of Inquiry
Critical and Creative Thinking, Group Presentation, Debate, Collective Projects
Learning English through Dialogue and Inquiry
Language learning through real conversation and critical debate
Community of Inquiry
At Coempowered, learning is not just about individual growth — it’s about thinking, questioning, and creating together.
Our Community of Inquiry model brings participants together across courses to explore ideas collaboratively, make collective decisions, and create shared projects such as magazines, forums, and public dialogues.
It is where deep thinking meets real-world action.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make education, mental well-being, and community-building accessible to those who need it most.
We help young people, refugees, and asylum seekers, and women—especially Persian and Kurdish speakers—develop the skills to think independently, express themselves, and navigate challenges with confidence.
Through philosophical, critical, and creative education, we encourage deeper thinking and open dialogue. But education alone isn’t enough. Many of those we support face isolation and uncertainty, so we also focus on mental well-being, creating spaces where people can build resilience, connect with others, and find their voice.
Finally, we believe learning should lead to real opportunities. Through community capacity building, we help people develop practical skills, take on meaningful roles, and contribute to the spaces they live in.
Whether through training, cultural engagement, or collective projects, we support individuals in shaping their own futures—together.
Our Vision
We want to live in a world where education is accessible to everyone, no matter their background. A world where learning isn’t just about gaining knowledge but about thinking freely, expressing ideas, and building confidence. We see strong, connected communities where people support one another, share knowledge, and create real change.
To work towards this future, we want to grow into a leading space for critical and creative education, mental well-being, and community-building. We aim to expand our reach, refine our approach through critical pedagogy, and develop strong methodologies that make learning more accessible, engaging, and transformative. To achieve this, we will work with partners, educators, and researchers who share our vision, ensuring that our programs continue to evolve and respond to real needs. We hope to build a lasting organisation that empowers individuals and communities, ensuring that those who were once excluded have the power to lead, create, and thrive.
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Membership is more than access. It’s co-creating and becoming coempowered.
Our Objectives
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Your donation empowers young people, refugees, and asylum seekers to develop critical skills, creative voices, and resilient communities.
Help us expand access to education, expression, and collective growth.
From Our Experience
Updates, insights, and stories
Teaching at Coempowered
My name is Golnoosh, and I am an English language educator, based inTehran. Language teaching has been my professional passion
My Journey with Coempowered
My name is Niyousha, Psychoanalyst based in France. I am someone whose lifelong passion has been the human mind and
