Climate Action | Sally Al-Na’eem

Sally is the Managing Director of the Green Space Project with the support of US AID, the Our Youth is Strength Project, and in partnership with GreenTech to help introduce modern agricultural technology to farmers in Jordan. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Informations Systems from the Ajloun National University.

Climate Action | Jamileh Al-Zobi

Jamileh has been passionate about environmental science since she was a school student. She is now a volunteer with EcoYouth Jordan, where she helps spread awareness about environmental issues and climate action among youth in Jordan. She has vast experience in the environment sector, including climate change, solid waste management, water treatment, and environmental and social impact assessments.

Climate Action | Yasmine Abu Saad

Yasmeen is a plant enthusiast who helps people grow indoor plants in Jordan. She started a tree planting initiative that allows others to give back to the environment by planting trees on their behalf.

Entrepreneurship | Alaa Khawaja

Head of the Sager Academy, a community of UAV pilots and engineers who provide drone training, workshops, and reviews for drone professionals and enthusiasts, Ala’aldin is a passionate Aeronautical Engineer with extensive experience in training, aviation, and quality & safety management. He has experience with large-scale aircrafts such as the Airbus and is working towards his MBA in Innovative Leadership and Entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship | Lima Haddad 

Lima is the founder of Qashabeyyeh, a local clothing brand inspired by traditional Jordanian and Syrian styles. She holds a master’s degree in Marketing and is an upbeat, self-motivated young business owner.

Entrepreneurship | Mohammad Khattar

Mohammad has been an active youth and community worker since 2012. He founded the Asamina Café and Restaurant in 2019, a pioneer tourism project that restored an Ottoman-era warehouse and transformed it into a youth and cultural centre. The café has since expanded to become one of Madaba’s most famous cultural centres that also empowers youth in the area with job opportunities.

Women Peace and Security | Duha Qadri 

Duha aspires to be a part of the change towards a world where all people feel included without oppression. As the WPS UNSHR 1325 Knowledge Management Coordinator and Gender and Climate Security Focal Point at the Jordanian National Commission for women, Duha supported in both the implementation phase of the Jordanion Naitional Action Plan (JONAP) I, the drafting phase of JONAP II, and led the national consultations for the drafting of JONAP II.

Women in the Workforce | Rawiah Naoum

Rawiah has over 12 years of experience in the Development Sector and has honed her skills in designing and implementing programmatic and organisational strategies to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in both the non-profit and private sectors. She served as Project Manager and Gender Equity Specialist at World University Services of Canada, where she managed a Women’s Economic Empowerment Project, WE LEAD, in Jordan. She is a co-author of the project’s Gender Toolkit publication, which was registered nationally in 2021.

Rights of Persons with Disabilities | Batoul Mheisen

Batoul is a life skills trainer for children and adolescents. She is the founder of the Be Creative for Children project, a content creator, a human rights activist for persons with disabilities, and a motivational public figure.

Rights of Persons with Disabilities | Hala Mahfouth

Hala is a member of the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. She is a social relief activist, an entrepreneur and the founder of Rafeeq startup, a youth member of the UNSCR 2250 National Coalition for Youth, Peace, and Security, a co-founder of the Cumestair Initiative, and a public speaker who works to empower and break barriers faced by persons with disabilities. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Jordan.

Youth Political Participation | HE Dina Al-Bashir

Dina specialises in international finance and corporate and commercial law. With experience in financing transactions, project finance, banking, corporate restructuring, corporate contract, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence reports, real estate investment, foreign investment, labour and intellectual property, she has supported local and international businesses in their operations.

Youth Political Participation | Ahmad Al-Karaki 

Ahmed is a Media Expert at the Jordanian Ministry of Youth. He holds a master’s degree in Journalism and Modern Media from the Jordan Media Institute, a diploma in Media Education from the Lebanese American University, and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from M’utah University. He is a youth activist in the UN Security Council Resolution 2250 and the Independent Election Commission.

Sport in Development | Moath Obaid

Moath is a football and fitness coach and volunteer. He has volunteered with Mercy Corp, Generations For Peace, among many other local organisations and initiatives.

Sport in Development | Ayham Obeisat

Ayham has always been passionate about sports. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Mutah University and has worked as a trainer and coach for the Prince Ali Center for Promises, the Al-Faisali Academy, and the Zinedine Zidane Academy.

Mental Health | Renad Al-Qurani

2018 alumna of the MEPI Student Leaders exchange program, Renad is the Founder of Circle of Hope, which helps enhance mental health among youth through awareness-raising and providing young people with tools and access to therapy. She is a psychology graduate, a certified Social and Emotional Intelligence Coach by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a trainer and supervisor at Saaya Health in the KSA.

Mental Health | Yazan Halaseh

Health and Alzheimer | Hamzeh Al-Nouri 

Hamza launched the first Alzheimer’s Association in Jordan, the Al Oun for Alzheimer’s Patients Care Association. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts from the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts – Les Roches in Jordan.

Arts in Development | Manar Mazari

Manar is a fourth-year Information Technology student at Yarmouk University and the creator of the Alien Hand Project. Through the project, murals, scenery, and decorations are made in modern, sustainable ways that keep up with local market trends.

Arts in Development | Faisal Al-Mamoun

Faisal is a dance performer, educator, and cultural programs expert with a diverse background in HipHop, Ballet, and Contemporary dance. He focuses on spreading performing arts among children and youth and bringing people together through dance. Faisal has taught over 2,000 students and performed over 160 performances in Jordan, Turkey, and Bahrain. He established the Amman Dance Lab, Youth Dance Exchange, NCCA’s Performing Arts Summer Camp, and the Triple Threat Program.

Arts in Development | Ady Al-Naber 

Ady, a former banker, is a renowned Jordanian opera singer. He quit his bank job six years ago to pursue his passion for opera and is now a professional tenor. He took advantage of the COVID-19 lockdowns to perfect his craft and has since worked with the Jordan Ministry of Culture performing at the Kingdom’s centenary celebrations in 2021.

Media and Society | Lujain Khawaldeh

Lujain is a Computer Information Systems student at Al AlBayt university in Jordan. She is 24 years old and has worked with Generations For Peace in the Code For Jordan Programme. She helped launch an educational application, TECH Learn, which integrates technology with education.

Media and Society | Saddam Sayyaleh

Saddam is a Jordanian social entrepreneur with ten years of experience in education and social entrepreneurship. He is the Founder of the I Learn Foundation, Board Member of the UNICEF Generation Without Borders Initiative, and a Member of the Board of Directors of the International Research and Exchanges Board. He is a recipient of the Badir Award for Jordanian Youth Social Entrepreneurs, a Global Fellow with Laureate Universities, a member of the Global Shapers of the World Economic Forum, a graduate of the Swedish Institute in the Young Leadership Program, and a UNESCO Youth Fellow.

Media and Society | Shorouq Hamaideh

Shorouq founded The Digital Legal Clinic, to provide tools for the prevention and protection of cybercrime, awareness of cybercrime laws, and the creation of a safe digital environment in cyberspace. Since its launch in 2020, the project has benefitted over 10,000 people.