My Story
Shatha Sbeta, Founder

I was born and raised in Tripoli, Libya; but I lived my young adulthood in different countries. I was constantly navigating cultural, social and linguistic spaces while trying to comprehend my identity and journey.
That's why I chose to devout my academic life to the study of social sciences. For my BA, I studied politics and human development and international relations at Earlham College. During which, I studied the impact of the discourse of tribalism on the democratization process in Libya. Still curious, I joined Claremont Graduate University to complete my MA in International Studies.
Throughout this journey, I realized how Libyan women are underrepresented.
Thinking of ways to intertwine my academic background with my passion for women empowerment, I decided to launch De-Orientalizing Art. A social enterprise that uses art made by Libyan female artists as a force to foster cultural connectivity and empower women by amplifying their artistic voice and providing financial opportunities.