Our Process

How we document, preserve, and share Arab American stories

Mawtini is more than an archive—it is a living project that honors the voices, memories, and experiences of our Arab American community. Explore our approach to oral history, our commitment to community engagement, and our physical installation at Cal Poly Kennedy Library.

Our Approach to Oral History

Our philosophy of oral history as collaborative art, honoring both the teller and the story.

Community Engagement

Building community through shared authority, advocacy, and collective meaning-making.

The Installation

The physical exhibition at Cal Poly Kennedy Library, including objects of affection and archival materials.

Each voice we record, each story we preserve, becomes part of a larger tapestry of Arab American experience.