Majdulin Salem

 

I am a motivated recent graduate from Üsküdar University in Istanbul, Turkey, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations. I am strongly committed to community engagement, as demonstrated through my volunteer work supporting Syrian refugee children, facilitating language learning, and helping distribute essential resources to families across Istanbul. I value cross-cultural understanding, teamwork, and inclusive practices. I have also completed multiple certifications, including HR, Advanced Excel, and Power BI.

I aim to contribute to initiatives that promote meaningful community impact, effective project coordination, and inclusive development.

Mohamed Gameel

Gameel, a medical intern and development professional, approaches communities with the precision of a clinician and the curiosity of an anthropologist. Raised between Kuwait and Egypt, he learned early that culture shapes not only behavior but opportunity, and that the choices people make are often constrained by invisible systems. This insight drives his work in development: he seeks to understand rather than prescribe, and to create environments where agency is more than a theory.

His fascination with human paradox—intelligent yet unpredictable, orderly yet chaotic—finds expression in cinema and music, which he treats as case studies of society’s margins. For Gameel, development is about crafting spaces that respect complexity and preserve freedom, where people can navigate life on their own terms. He believes that true progress comes not from solutions imposed from above, but from the power communities have to define their own paths.

Tamara Jumean

Tamara is a young driven individual who joined the Lazord Fellowship to pursue her goals and kick-off her journey in civil society engagement. She graduated first in her class from the University of Jordan with a degree in Applied English.

She has previous professional experience working as a translator, and a record of volunteering experience in her local community with children and young adults. She has strong communication and organizational skills, alongside the ability to multitask and grasp new concepts quickly. She is looking forward to contributing with her skills and dedication and further growing them in her new placement as a Program Development Assistant at War Child Holland.

She has a strong passion for civil society and making an impact, as she has always been aware of society’s struggles and the need for solidarity to provide a better life for everyone, especially children. She has always believed in following her dreams, and being part of positive social change is her ultimate dream.

Aly Samara

Aly holds a BA in Social Work and has three years of experience in the development sector, focusing on issues related to protection, gender, research, monitoring, evaluation basis. In addition, he works on capacity building for volunteers to qualify them for developmental work, as well as writing a guide for different programs. He is able to find the connecting links that allow these areas to complement each other.

Haya Naber

Haya embarked on her civic engagement journey during her school years through volunteerism by discovering her passion at the age of 14 while raising donations for children to fulfil their wishes for essentials like warm socks. This commitment continued as she pursued her B.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. During her academic journey, Haya took on leadership roles in a non-profit platform- dedicated to spreading nutritional and health awareness among Arabic-speaking audiences.

Additionally, she found joy in volunteering across diverse areas through nahno.org. What sets Haya apart is her enthusiasm to gain more knowledge and her eagerness to exchange it and utilize it to create a change. This drive propelled her to excel as a MEAL Assistant at War Child Holland. While the aspirations of the children she serves have evolved beyond simple wishes like warm socks, so has Haya’s determination to contribute to making these bigger dreams a reality.

Merna Yossif

Merna is an activist in child protection. She has an outstanding passion for gender and women’s rights and children’s mental health, with four years of experience in this field. She is skilled in workshops facilitation, case management, and psychosocial support.

Merna has a strong education background with a pre-master degree in psychology studies. Her current thesis is about self, identity, and body image for adolescent girls.

Merna Youssef Kamal Aziz

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.