Azzah F. Kanaan

Azzah Kanaan believes that everyone in this life was created for a reason. She also believes in the power of human development and serving the community, which led her to join many programs that aim to improve the lives of youth and find suitable environments that promote creativity. She joined the New Tactics family through the Lazord Fellowship to continue the pursuit of her calling. Azzah majored in Computer Science at the University of Jordan, where she learned to think of others, and started her experience in working with people with disabilities.

Alaa Alkhadeer

Alaa is a seasoned professional with over six years of experience in development and humanitarian projects. As a Project Manager at Edmaaj, a women-led firm in Jordan, she has been instrumental in its growth and impact across the MENA region. Her work involves high-level government policy, including open government initiatives, citizen engagement, public services, NPO risk assessment, and gender audits for ministries. Alaa’s previous roles include coordinating medical assistance for victims of conflict with SAMS in Syria and leading employment programs for JOHUD in Jordan, enhancing youth opportunities through campaigns and training. She holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Hashemite University.

Ahmad Alzgoul

Having worked for several NGOs, Ahmad has excellent management skills and extensive experience in civil society. He is currently a Community Empowerment Officer at ActionAid, and truly believes in the idea of giving back to the community and supporting youth to become leaders so that they can help and influence their communities. According to Ahmad, the enlightenment of our future lies in the hands of our youth, so guiding them is the key to this bright future. He considers himself to be a good activist, having worked in several different fields to find the right path.

Abdallah Zghilat

Abdallah graduated in 2014, specializing in political science. He is the founder and coordinator of a team that promotes youth development and engagement, and has volunteered at many civil society organizations. The organizations that have had the most impact on him were the National Red Crescent Society of Jordan and INJAZ. He has been volunteering for Red Crescent on various projects since 2013.

Among the most prominent projects that he has worked on were the Syrian Refugee Relief and Registration Project, the Community Health Program, and the Psychosocial Support Program for Syrian Refugees and Community Members in Northern Hashmi and Nizha. He is proud to be active in youth and social work, and to be a member of many local organizations.

In 2016, Abdallah joined the Lazord Fellowship, and was placed as an administrative assistant at the Queen Alia Competition for Social Responsibility Office, a branch of the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development.

Jihad Mohammad Alfar

Jihad is very proud to have been part of the fellowship program and that he returned to his personality with intellectual and social development and more social relations and knowledge.

He gained excellent professional experience through his work at INJAZ.

The fellowship program is an opportunity that does not compensate and you have a person who is looking and has the passion to work in civil society institutions and humanitarian and development institutions.

Thank you, Lazord!

“I have the energy to work for social change and to promote peace, peace, peace, and peace.”

Enas Mahmoud Alkurdi

Enas graduated from the University of Jordan with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2009. Her interest in psychology and its implications in social development led her to the Jordan River Foundation where she worked as a volunteer psychologist for two years, working with children in violent environments in Jordan.

In 2014, Enas joined the Leaders of Tomorrow team through the Lazord Fellowship as a project officer and office administrator, working on the Leadership and UACTIV8 Active Citizenship projects. After this big experience she decided to apply to Save the Children, an international organization that works with Syrian refugees, where she worked as a Case Manager for 1.5 years. In July 2018 she started her current job at Humanity & Inclusion, an organization that supplies relief to Syrian refugees in Jordan.

Enas is very proud for having been able to take advantage of the amazing opportunities from the Lazord Fellowship, and is looking forward to other achievements and successes in her practical life.

Israa Ahmad Al Bargoothy

Israa Al Bargoothy’s involvement in the community started earlier in her life in high school. After being a volunteer at several centers and organizations, she decided to start her own initiative, Change a Million Souls, to help people in raising awareness for their rights and education.

She has developed a strong sense of devotion for the nonprofit sector by participating in several projects and conferences. She also has a passion for training and has recently become a certified trainer by the European Union through the Civil Society Facility South Project in Tunisia. Specialized in social accountability, she has attended several trainings in Jordan and in the Arab region, giving her a deep appreciation for how nonprofits seek to improve the quality of life for individuals and the community.

Hiba Al-Hamaideh

Hiba is the Programs Manager at LOYAC, an NGO for youth empowerment and development.

As a Lazord Fellow, she was placed at LOYAC, and consequently was offered a job after finishing the fellowship program. She is passionate and eager to help and support youth.

Before joining the fellowship, she worked as a lawyer from 2012 to 2014.

Hiba graduated from the University of Jordan in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in law.

Rawan Thabet

Rawan is deeply passionate about empowering youth for change and excels in managing youth projects. She actively advocates for youth and has extensive experience working with refugee communities and youth across Jordan and the MENA region to establish and manage vibrant networks. Moreover, Rawan is committed to supporting communities throughout the MENA region, amplifying youth voices, and fostering impactful civic engagement. She has successfully managed the largest youth network in Jordan and spearheads a life skills project aimed at enhancing the capacity of 50 thousand youth across Jordan. Rawan’s academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in management.