Ghaida AlQudah

Ghaida has over six years of experience working with nonprofit organizations in the area of youth development and engagement with a focus on civic education and youth employability. She has actively participated in community development activities and campaigns; Ghaida worked on a youth-focused mass media campaign with UNESCO Amman Office and other national campaigns with UNFPA Youth Network in Jordan. Through her work she has facilitated around 100 sessions on democracy, human rights, gender, and conflict resolution. In addition, she has trained youth on advanced advocacy skills to influence the public discourse by well-organized grassroots campaigns.

Ghaida has attended several trainings and workshops in the MENA region and Europe on the topic of civic engagement, debate, local governance, and strategic planning. She is currently working at a youth empowerment program for crisis-affected Syrian youth in Jordan with an INGO, providing learning pathways to improve livelihoods, increase social engagement, and further education.

Ghaida endeavors to support youth to become active citizens, and to provide them with the knowledge and tools they need to contribute positively to their communities.

Onoud Attiyyeh

Anoud was born in 1988 in Saudi Arabia, and received a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Since 2011 she has worked and volunteered at several local and international humanitarian organizations. She started her professional experience as a Social Entrepreneurship Officer with INJAZ Jordan through the Lazord Fellowship. This experience allowed to empower herself in various fields, and has encouraged her to learn more and to share her knowledge.

When human beings experience trauma or severe life stress, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. Anoud’s great passion is helping people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences to heal. She helps her clients, who include children, adults, and families to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so that they are able to acknowledge themselves as human beings who are peaceful, complete, whole, and safe.

Firas Alhaj Eid

Firas Alhaj Eid is a highly motivated person that always try to improve himself by adding a new value to his career, with the aim of being part of the change in the society.

Lina Awwad

Lina Abu-Awwad graduated from the University of Jordan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering in 2016. Ever since she graduated from the university she was eager to learn, achieve and make a difference in her society. Joining Lazord will give her the opportunity to develop her skills and knowledge, shape a leadership experience, and meet other talented energetic youth from whom she can learn about their experiences, skills and thoughts.

Mays Nemri

Mays is a highly experienced Jordanian non-governmental organizations professional, with over six years of experience coordinating multi-stakeholder local and regional projects in Jordan and the MENA region. Possessing a deep understanding of Jordan’s political and social ecosystem and the broader Middle East and North Africa region, she has particular expertise in designing and implementing interventions that aim to widen and open civic space using social and political innovation, as well as utilizing technology to defend, promote, and protect human rights and advancing social justice in the region.

Through the Lazord Fellowship, Mays was placed at PartnersJordan (PJ) as a Project Coordinator. Over the five years of her tenure at PJ, she held various programmatic roles and was promoted to the position of Programs Coordinator, leading high-level local and regional projects funded by donors such as the World Bank, the EU, and USAID, focusing on human rights and widening civic spaces. In 2023, Mays joined the Innovation for Change Network as a staff member, holding the position of The MENA Hub Regional Coordinator, which she still holds to the present. She developed her expertise in co-design, business development, and adaptive learning, in addition to project coordination, during her time working with PartnersJordan, PartnersGlobal, Innovation for Change, and other social and political change networks.

Natalie Algorani

Natalie Algorani holds a B.Sc from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Jordan. Driven by passion, Natalie has been working on community change projects since 2008. Her projects involve environmental and humanitarian causes,  ranging from peace building to girls’ empowerment. Natalie has been given many prestigious opportunities to represent Jordanian Youth across the globe. Two examples of these opportunities being her participation in the, “Student Leaders,” Program through Georgetown University, and UN Women week at the United Nations Headquarters in NYC. Furthermore, Natalie has conducted 3 research projects involving environmental and social causes, and received an award from the Hamdi Mango Center for Scientific Research for her innovative work on environmental issues in Jordan.

Natalie has led many local initiatives, including a peace club that reached 200 students, and led LitClub in Jordan in partner with LitWorld. In addition, Natalie was a lead pioneer at Generations for Peace and a volunteer with United Nations Volunteers (UNV). Natalie is currently a Program Officer at the HALO Trust.

Maha Al-Saudi

Maha is a dedicated advocate for children’s mental health, possessing a profound commitment to improving the well-being of young individuals. Armed with an MSc degree in Clinical Psychology, specializing in children and young people’s mental health, from the University of Edinburgh, Maha stands at the forefront of her field. With a career spanning over 5 years, she has immersed herself in the realm of international non-governmental organizations, where she has championed causes related to child protection, safeguarding, and gender issues. Her rich background underscores her unwavering dedication to creating safe spaces for children and empowering them to overcome mental health challenges. Looking ahead, Maha is determined to expand her impact in the field of children’s mental health. She envisions delving deeper into research and program development, aiming to implement innovative strategies that address the evolving needs of young individuals.

Lina Abojaradeh

Lina has a degree in architectural engineering and identifies herself as an artist and activist. She recently graduated from the Lazord Fellowship for young civic leaders, and is currently a program coordinator at Global Nomads Group, an international NGO dedicated to fostering dialogue among youth. As founder of the volunteer group Archismile, she hopes to use art as a way to engage others, by creating murals with powerful messages in underserved parts of her community. She is also the winner of multiple international awards in filmmaking, writing and art, including the Plural + Film Award and the, “i am a migrant,” (IAAM) campaign. She aims to use her skills in writing poetry, art, and video-making to spread the positive messages she passionately believes in, especially revolving around her home country, Palestine. She has exhibited her work and spoken about her mission in countries including Ireland, Argentina, Turkey, US, Tunisia and Egypt.

Ashraf Farag

Ashraf is an ambitious Yemeni dentist who believes in education and social justice. As a teenager, Amideast Access Program was his doorway to volunteerism. His love and aptitude for education stemmed in part from his family’s struggle with education. Pursuing his dream, he passionately participated in the Lazord Fellowship to make a positive impact on his society.

Musab M. Al-Nahawi

“Knowledge is power and difference is a necessity.” – Musab Al-Nahawi

Musab is currently a volunteer with the HeForShe Movement, which focuses on gender equality. This movement is funded by UN Women and partners with SDG Advocates in Jordan. Within the past 5 years, Musab has volunteered with other NGOs such as LOYAC, INJAZ, All Community for Development, For9a.com, and Incitement, working in various roles such as customer service, social media, design, and coordination. Volunteer work has played an important role in his professional growth.

Musab believes that humanitarian work is a part of every person’s life, and that achievement is measured by the change that you make on other people’s lives. He has the passion and motivation for gaining new experiences and knowledge, for effective social change, and for using innovative solutions to overcome social issues in his community.

Through the Lazord Fellowship, Musab conducted research about “Youth Mental Health Awareness in Jordan,” with a group of other Lazord Fellows. However, the research journey is not over yet – this is only the beginning!

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. Do what is right, not what is easy!”