Barav Barzani established the Kurdistan Center for Arts and Culture. He is driven by a purpose to empower people and communities through building meaningful infrastructure and capabilities. 

From his upbringing to his studies in International Relations at the University of Edinburgh as well as Public Policy at UCL, his experiences expanded his mission to extend Kurdistan’s cultural heritage globally while building the local infrastructure necessary for this reach. 

The Kurdistan Center for Arts and Culture (KCAC) aims to revolutionize cultural engagement in Kurdistan and shape how its cultural heritage is perceived globally, presenting an authentic and unifying vision of Kurdistan through its vibrant culture and art beyond political divisions.

KCAC strives to make Kurdistan accessible to everyone worldwide through various mediums, including archives, photojournalism, film, and exhibition, forming a community hub to foster understanding and appreciation of Kurdistan’s culture.

This organization belongs to the Kurdistani people, it is our collective property for Kurdistan, by Kurdistan to Kurdistan and the world. It is not only the work of the present, but the legacy of every individual who strived for our people, our land, and its heritage.