Merehan Fouda

A house officer at Ain Shams University Hospitals, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine in Internal Medicine and General Surgery in 2024. Merehan is a passionate advocate for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and an internationally certified facilitator on Gender-Based Violence. Currently, she is a Lazord Fellow and an intern at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Egypt, and she has previously worked as a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at the El-Shehab Institution for Comprehensive Development. She is not only goal-oriented but also focused on being a human-centered doctor, with aspirations for a parallel global health career alongside her medical practice.

Merehan has a seven-year advocacy journey during which she has held various positions, including serving as an executive board member of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations in Egypt (IFMSA-Egypt), and she currently holds the roles of Secretary General and Treasurer for 2024. She is certified internationally in Financial Management, Administration, and Logistics Organization. Throughout this journey, Merehan has developed skills in a variety of areas such as Project and Activity Management, Financial Management, Archiving and Documentation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Event Planning and Organization, Leadership, Teamwork, G Suite and Google Apps, Proposal Writing, and Reporting. Notably, the key skill she has gained is Communication, which has been instrumental to her accomplishments and experiences.

Hasnaa Soliman

Hasnaa Abdel-Nasser Mohamed is an Education Sector Fellow with a degree in Business Administration from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport (AASTMT). She is deeply passionate about education, with a particular focus on nontraditional learning methods. Hasnaa is committed to exploring and promoting innovative educational strategies that cater to diverse learning needs and drive positive change in the education sector.

Asmaa Yahya

From a young age, I have been deeply fascinated by health and its profound impact on people’s lives. This passion inspired me to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacy and an ongoing Master’s Degree in Public Health. Through my academic journey, I’ve gained insights into the potential of these fields in various sectors, including government and daily life. My early experiences as a community pharmacist expanded my knowledge of diseases and their control, fuelling my desire to make a difference in global public health.

I am particularly interested in the intersection of health and social justice, focusing on how public health interventions can address disparities and improve outcomes for marginalized communities. This perspective led me to the Lazord Program, where I am learning to be a civic leader through systematic training. Currently, I am gaining hands-on experience as a Healthcare Coordinator with Save the Children in Egypt, implementing health projects that make a meaningful impact.

Mohamed Ashraf El Adl

Empowering change through innovation and impact, Mohamed brings over four years of experience in the development sector and civic society, specializing in project management, economic empowerment, and employability. His journey began during his university years as President of VIA Club, where he impacted over 10,000 students by bridging the gap between university students and the labour market.

Mohamed worked at Enroot Development for three years during university on projects such as job search clubs and economic empowerment initiatives. Skilled in project management and stakeholder engagement, he has collaborated with diverse NGOs and international organizations.

Currently, he serves as a Project Assistant at GIZ, focusing on Labour Market Information-Oriented Technical Education and the green transition. His work supports the Ministry of Education and Technical Education’s strategies to enhance Egypt’s technical education system.

As a Lazord Fellow, Mohamed is committed to driving socio-economic impact and empowering youth with innovative solutions.

Mostafa Atef

Mostafa Atef is a social work graduate from Helwan University with extensive experience in education and youth development. Over the years, he has designed and led transformative initiatives to empower students and improve learning environments. Mostafa developed ‘ELWAR4A,’ the first interactive platform for technical education in the Arab world, which earned international recognition by UNICEF and UNDP, providing technical students with engaging, accessible educational resources.

Currently, as a Lazord Fellow placed at GIZ, Mostafa supports the Employment Promotion Project (EPP) project, focusing on enhancing technical education systems and equipping students with modern skills. He also contributes to the Centers of Competence project, mentoring students to foster innovation and practical expertise.

His educational contributions extend to training and capacity building, where he has collaborated with schools, organizations, and initiatives to design character-building programs and foster interactive learning environments that empower youth and inspire change.

Basant Ebrahim

Basant is a lively and hard-working medical intern. She puts her heart into what she believes in and aspires to leave her footprint through advocacy. Once she is passionate about a goal, she ensures it is accomplished in the best possible way. Even with routine tasks, she maintains a sense of commitment that drives her to keep going.

 

Basant has been advocating for and working on SRHR-related topics for five years. She has worked with various target groups, which has made her more empathetic and aware that the people are the priority. Over the past years, Basant has made significant strides in her advocacy career leading members from 27 Faculties of Medicine in Egypt and assessing maternal health activities in 137 different countries. Currently Basant is aspiring to improve her project management and organizational skills through the placement and the transformative journey of Lazord Fellowship.

Hassan Eldaly

Hassan El-Daly is a determined young man from a rural village in Egypt. He wants to make a lasting impact and help those in need. Hassan believes there is more to life than just surviving, and he finds hope in his experiences. His goal is to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Since he discovered the power of volunteering, Hassan has been fully committed to it. He helps people in his village and empowers them. He also supports his classmates in the Faculty of Economics and excels in his studies, even after switching from the Faculty of Engineering and becoming an A student.

Hassan’s dreams go beyond helping locally. He believes in making real change through working with others. Inspired by philosopher Paulo Freire, he looks for opportunities to create big changes. In 2020, he became the youngest village federation president and helped those affected by COVID-19.

Hassan’s influence reaches beyond his village and college. He represents young people and advocates for his generation. He worked as a communication officer in COY17and took part in COP27 and COP 28, focusing on environmental issues. Hassan is dedicated to helping others and inspires those around him.

Christina Vaia Stampolidou

My name is Christina Stampolidou, I am a graduate of the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University and I work as a social scientist at the Cancer Guidance Center.

I have an excellent command of English and am in the process of learning French. I have been involved in volunteering and I am interested in all issues related to social inequalities that concern both my country and abroad.

Tereza Filiou

Holding a degree in Sociology and a Master’s in Analysis and Implementation of Social Policy, Tereza has a strong interest in issues related to gender and social inequalities. She has research experience in qualitative research methods with her thesis on sexual harassment in the workplace. She also did her internship at Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam as a member of the Social Inequalities and the Life Course (SILC) research group, focusing on statistical research methods. Her research focused on whether family socialization, gender of parents and kids, and the general gender equality in European countries affect the cultural participation of the kids.

In addition, she has been a volunteer in various non-governmental organizations as a social scientist and street worker. At the moment she is working in the communications department of the Greek street paper, which is working on the empowerment of people experiencing poverty and social inclusion.

Maria Komporozou

Driven by a passion for cultural exchange and intercultural communication, I completed undergraduate studies in Foreign Languages, Translation, and Interpreting at the Ionian University in Greece.

After graduating, I joined the European Solidarity Corps, participating in initiatives focused on sustainability, social inclusion, and human rights. Highlights of my journey include promoting SDGs in Poland, restoring cultural heritage in France, and managing an environmental campaign with Actionaid in Spain.One of my most transformative experiences was serving as a humanitarian aid volunteer in Nepal, where I managed communications for the Women for Human Rights NGO.

Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s in European Policies on Youth, Entrepreneurship, Education, and Culture. Through Lazord Fellowship, I serve as an EU Projects Officer at the youth NGO ELIX, focusing on the implementation of European-funded programs to empower young people and create meaningful societal impact.