Sheniz Tan is founder and CEO of Asfar, which was launched in 2012, in order to provide opportunities for Young People and Communities in the UK, Europe, the Caucasus, the Middle East & North Africa and the Balkans, through: Volunteering; Educational & Skills development programmes; Social Entrepreneurship; Sport for Peace; and Cultural & Transnational learning experiences.

Asfar also focuses on Women Economic Empowerment programmes; Gender Equality; and supports women in the Middle East & North Africa to develop social entrepreneurial skills and gain access to business and social enterprise sectors.

Sheniz Tan is an alumni of the MA in Reconciliation and Peacebuilding. 

Dr Majbritt Lyck-Bowen is Programme Manager of the MA in Reconciliation and Peacebuilding and member of the Centre of Religion, Reconciliation and Peace at the University of Winchester.