Pierre Issa has worked with people with disabilities since the 1970s. In 1985, he co-founded arcenciel, developing many innovative services during the organization’s history, and today serves as its General Director. In 2014, he was awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur for arcenciel’s work. Over the years Pierre has served on numerous committees including the National Committee for Persons with Disabilities in Lebanon, and he is also a founding member of the Himaya organization working with abused children.