Abeer works in international development, specialising in ‘communication for development’ and media development. She has extensive experience in in-depth qualitative and participatory research. Currently, Abeer is a senior project manager at Internews Europe, working to strengthen independent media practice and professional journalism in Syria. Aside from heading the programme’s media monitoring and content analysis activities, she led a successful pilot project focused on bringing entrepreneurship, innovation and media together to meet the most acute needs of Syria’s conflict-affected communities. Abeer has an MSc in Communication for Innovation and Development and ten years of work experience.