Helen Hallak
As a mother of three, I view work as a space of hope—a place where commitment brings purpose and keeps us truly alive. I began my journey with the company by supporting the management of our social media platforms.
I also track daily news that feeds into our research reports, in addition to handling some translation tasks, data entry, and organizing reference links that strengthen our articles and studies.
I am driven by a desire to learn and to experiment with new tools and methods that enhance outcomes and advance the company’s mission, particularly through strategic promotion and positioning the firm as a political and economic reference for interested audiences.
Through this work, I show my children that perseverance is the surest path to success and that one can always assert one's potential, regardless of the circumstances.
Who Are We ?
Karam Shaar Advisory is a New Zealand-based limited-liability consulting company. We focus on Syria’s economy and politics, covering topics ranging from macroeconomics, monetary economics, energy, aid, conflict economics, actor mapping, and sanctions. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of international organizations, governments, NGOs, and the private sector.
Led by Dr. Karam Shaar, who has over a decade of experience in the field, the stellar team has in-depth and unparalleled knowledge of the Syrian context, with skills ranging from economic and political research to data analysis, field assessment, KYC, OSINT, programming, and AI-driven analytics.
We know how to influence policy and produce quality research recognized and published by world-leading think tanks and media outlets. With a team spanning various control areas within Syria, Türkiye, Lebanon, New Zealand, the United States, France, and Germany, we never lose the connection to the ground and know first-hand the needs of those trying to empower Syrians abroad.