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.

Osaid Zkarneh

Osaid Zkarneh obtained a diploma in Industrial Chemical Technology from Al-Balqa Applied University in 2014, and is currently studying for a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at the Arab Open University.

Osaid joined ACTED’s REACH Initiative as Senior Field Officer. He has also worked for other NGOs in positions such as International Programs Coordinator at Generations For Peace (through the Lazord Fellowship), and project coordinator at Bait Al Hikmah Foundation for youth and BLIMATCH (Blind Telematch) Youth Project. Osaid has also been involved in several volunteering opportunities with organizations such as Princess Basma Youth Resource Centre, ActionAid, Jordanian Women Qualifying and Training Society, United Nations Volunteers, Al Jude for Scientific Care, International Youth Foundation, and Leaders of Tomorrow. In addition, he is a member of many regional and international youth networks and organizations such as Activista International Network, Electron Youth Network, and the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe Network. In 2017-2018, Osaid was part of the first group of Eisenhower Fellowship’s Youth Leaders.

Through his fellowship with Lazord, Osaid was able to write the, “Jordan Social Cohesion Report,” and design the, “Arts Towards Social Cohesion Platform Program.” Both the program and the report won the Lazord national competition in Jordan and the regional competition between Egypt and Tunisia.

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.

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.