Mohammad Amro

Mohammad graduated with a BSc. in civil engineering from The Hashemite University in 2016 and was deeply engaged in various student-led groups and youth organizations during his studies. Post-graduation, he delved into the development sector, contributing his efforts to multiple non-profit organizations such as LoYAC Jordan (DARB program), Global Communities/Partners for Good (MENA Youth Empowerment Strategy Program), and British Council Jordan (Exams Operations). Participation in youth exchange programs ignited Mohammad’s passion for global citizenship education and international cooperation initiatives. His journey led him to the Lazord Fellowship in 2017, where he served as a Projects Officer at Madrasati, an educational initiative by Her Majesty Queen Rania, focusing on projects across Jordan’s governorates. Mohammad’s involvement extended to organizing Lazord Fellowship’s regional conference in Tunisia in 2018, where he led a session on “Peacebuilding in Education.” Currently, Mohammad serves as a Partnerships Specialist at the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in Jordan, overseeing partnership management processes to support DRC’s localization endeavors. He also mentors new Lazord fellows.

Maha Abu Oudeh

Maha is a young leader, an activist in society, and a highly motivated and ambitious individual. She has a passion for changing society and for being a part of the cause for this change. She believes that investing in young people is invaluable and that it is the secret for the prosperity of nations. She had the opportunity to develop her passion through the Lazord Fellowship, which has an effective role in supporting young people. Her work at Al Hussein Fund as project coordinator provided her with a wide experience in different fields such as education, entrepreneurship, development and sustainability.

Maha has also had the opportunity to be part of the Financial Inclusion National Strategy in Jordan, where she was able to represent Jordan in many countries. Through the Lazord Fellowship, Maha conducted the Final Research Project with team members Yusur, Hana, and Ashraf, on, “Gender Equity in Education in Yemen.” Their project won the national competition in Jordan and the regional competition between Jordan, Egypt and Tunisia.

“Lazord is a gemstone, and this fellowship brought out the gems buried in our depths that we did not know existed.”

Yusur Abu Zaienaldeen

Yusur has experience volunteering with different NGOs in various roles. She has worked as a translator/interpreter, coordinated with research partners, designed research tools and translated them, followed up with field work, facilitated awareness sessions and focus groups, and writing reports. Yusur joined Lazord hoping to improve her experiences and skills in social work and to reflect on and share what she has learned once she is back amongst her community in Syria.

Hana Ziyad

Hana is a debater and development engineer. She is passionate about youth empowerment and entrepreneurship. She believes that spreading a culture of dialogue and accepting others are key in community work.

Qabas Maraqa

Qabas is someone who has always wanted to represent and help her community by using her IT background. In looking for an opportunity in civil society, she discovered the Lazord Fellowship. During the fellowship she worked as an entrepreneurship and employment officer at INJAZ. After the fellowship Qabas got the chance to travel to Romania to work with children and children with disabilities for 6 months. Qabas is now on her way to achieving her dreams by teaching children how to code and to develop computer programs.

Omar H. AL-Ghweiri

Omar, with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering, has forged a dynamic career path. He emphasizes the profound impact of the Lazord Fellowship, which equipped him with essential professional and civic skills through a year-long program involving job placement, mentoring, and local partner training.

During his fellowship at the Jordan River Foundation in the Quality Management department, Omar gained valuable insights into NGO operations, contributing to elevating JRF’s status among the World Top 500 NGOs. His career was characterized by effective project communication, strategic reporting, and data-driven decision-making, solidifying his expertise in operations and project management, business analysis, and business development.

Driven by a passion for efficiency and innovation, Omar’s journey highlights his adeptness in navigating complex projects, optimizing supply chains, and identifying opportunities for growth and cost-efficiency.

Mousa Moamer

When Mousa became a volunteer with USAID Jordan, he realized that his ambition and career goals were to be a part of international organizations, especially in the field of human rights. While working as a youth project officer at Madrasati he gained massive experience in field work, especially in camps. He also got a chance to work with the media sector in the initiative as a photographer and videographer. In addition to that, and before working at Madrasati, he worked as a photographer and events planner at Leaders of Tomorrow, another youth-led initiative. His communication skills have greatly developed both through his studies and work experience. Through his job he has not only conducted written research, reports, and plans, but he often presents these projects. Finally, he also gave trainings to teachers and students in schools.

He strongly believes that the younger generations can have the most powerful effect. They are our future leaders. As decision-makers we have the responsibility to provide good education and tools on how to overcome obstacles by planting seeds of good ideas. In the end, Mousa may just be one person who cannot change an entier world of seven billion people, but one person can affect the people around him/her.

Jumana Al-Weshah

Jumana has a background in civil engineering with a master’s degree in highway and transportation engineering. Due to this solid background, she takes a systematic and logical approach when developing strategic plans and methodologies to tackle real-life challenges, allowing her to hone her problem-solving techniques.

Her diverse work experience with international NGOs has exposed her to various contexts with different stakeholders and beneficiaries at global, regional, and national levels. With a professional and empowering attitude, she has interacted with, trained, and facilitated many educators throughout well-developed programs, fostering dialogue and understanding among the world’s youth and educators.

She has shown excellent communication and interpersonal skills with co-workers and stakeholders. This includes very proficient verbal, written, and presentation skills in Arabic and English. She also demonstrates an excellent ability to work effectively on diverse teams to achieve specific goals and objectives within a rigid timeframe while maintaining high integrity and ethical values.

Jumana is currently the vice-president of the Lazord Alumni Committee in Jordan.

Dana Mufleh

Dana is a dynamic advocate in the NGO sector, with over 9 years of experience focusing on entrepreneurship, mentorship, and social change. Her diverse roles include training, coaching, and designing activities to foster individual potential. Through her extensive network, Dana facilitates connections and bridges talent gaps, earning her the moniker “empower-prenure” for her blend of entrepreneurship and empowerment. Recently appointed as the Money Mindset and Wealth Creation Chairwoman for Jordan in the G100 Global, Dana’s expertise is sought after by various magazines. In her new role, she aims to expand her knowledge and experience to empower youth, not only in Jordan but also in underserved communities worldwide.