Looking FW:

Future. The indefinite time yet to come; things that are yet to happen; unknown; uncertain and unpredictable— or, so we assume. The truth is, however, you can see the future by looking at its young makers, and you will surely see a bright and promising one when you find educated, dedicated and innovative people like Katia Chatta. A young and radiant woman, Katia is a senior member of the Junior Chamber International (JCI)-Damascus Branch. She holds the rank of vice-president of the Community Area and stands as JCI’s representative on the organization committee of the Arab Youth Forum. Katia is devoted to creating numerous individual, community-based, and international business opportunities for young Syrians. Through organizing seminars and conducting professional training in leadership and communication skills, Katia’s work at JCI provides young Syrians with opportunities for personal development. She believes that Syrians can maximize from international opportunities, and through her work, she exposes young Syrians to different cultures, shedding light on what is happening in other parts of the world; experiences that young Syrians can learn from. Katia became the director of JCI’s Youth and Children Commission only one year after joining the international organization and was awarded “Best Commission Director” in 2006. Apart from her involvement in community work and social development, Katia Chatta is an exceptional architect, having studied interior design at University de Montreal and obtained a diploma in architecture from Milan in Italy. She discussed her inner thoughts with Forward Magazine: Did you ever live abroad? If yes, where did you live? Yes I lived abroad for eight years. It was in Montreal, Canada. Do you consider moving out of Syria? No because the Syria of today is a land of opportunity for young and educated people. It is booming in every domain. More importantly, Syria is my home. What is the life achievement you dream of establishing? Expanding my business and contracting on an international level.

Future. The indefinite time yet to come; things that are yet to happen; unknown; uncertain and unpredictable— or, so we assume. The truth is, however, you can see the future by looking at its young makers, and you will surely see a bright and promising one when you find educated, dedicated and innovative people like Katia Chatta. A young and radiant woman, Katia is a senior member of the Junior Chamber International (JCI)-Damascus Branch. She holds the rank of vice-president of the Community Area and stands as JCI’s representative on the organization committee of the Arab Youth Forum. Katia is devoted to creating numerous individual, community-based, and international business opportunities for young Syrians. Through organizing seminars and conducting professional training in leadership and communication skills, Katia’s work at JCI provides young Syrians with opportunities for personal development. She believes that Syrians can maximize from international opportunities, and through her work, she exposes young Syrians to different cultures, shedding light on what is happening in other parts of the world; experiences that young Syrians can learn from. Katia became the director of JCI’s Youth and Children Commission only one year after joining the international organization and was awarded “Best Commission Director” in 2006. Apart from her involvement in community work and social development, Katia Chatta is an exceptional architect, having studied interior design at University de Montreal and obtained a diploma in architecture from Milan in Italy. She discussed her inner thoughts with Forward Magazine: Did you ever live abroad? If yes, where did you live? Yes I lived abroad for eight years. It was in Montreal, Canada. Do you consider moving out of Syria? No because the Syria of today is a land of opportunity for young and educated people. It is booming in every domain. More importantly, Syria is my home. What is the life achievement you dream of establishing? Expanding my business and contracting on an international level.