Lina Hidouri

Lina Hidouri is a 24-year-old, determined young lady with big dreams. She is currently a fellow with the Lazord foundation, Tunisia chapter. She is also a copywriting freelancer, a trainer, and a social activist.

Lina’s academic journey began in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. She just finished her research Master’s Degree in Human Genetics. In parallel with her studies, Lina has been involved in social activism since 2019. She has held leadership positions in Junior Chamber International “JCI Sakiet Eddaier, Sfax”.

Lina’s passion for copywriting began in 2020. She started as an intern with the Tunisian Startup “Writup” and has since gone on to provide content marketing and copywriting services for Tunisian and international clients. She participated in a training for trainers’ academy in June 2023 to become an employability trainer. Lina is a believer in the power of change and in being socially responsible.

Mohamed Amin

Amin is a Renewable Energy Engineer who started his journey in the development sector in 2017, focusing first on youth empowerment, then widening his perspective to focus more on sustainable development.

Amin believes in the power of building communities either through networking, fostering collaborations, capacity building, or raising awareness. This is why while working at AUC, he focused on supporting local communities and building their capacities. He also worked on promoting solutions and raising awareness during COP27 when he was responsible for the AUC pavilion in the green zone.

In addition, Amin received a certificate to be a trainer in sustainable development from the National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development.

Now, he is more focused on building collaborative communities in the business and entrepreneurship sectors through his work with ElRehla (The Journey).

Hadeel Alqatamin

Hadeel supports the WANA Institute as the Arabic media assistant and sustainable development research assistant. Hadeel is interested in increasing the amount of online scientific content in Arabic. She has written and proofread articles for various Arabic websites, such as Mawdoo3, where she worked for over a year. She holds a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Jordan, where she also worked as a teaching assistant. Hadeel seeks to expand her knowledge in terms of civil and sustainable development, in which she believes that scientific research based on evidence is a key solution.

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.”

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.