Thuraya Ismail | Chief Executive Officer
Holds an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics and a BA in Political Sciences from the American University of Beirut. Her experience in the development work with the UN, regional and international organizations; as well as governmental and civil society institutions emphasizes on strategic planning, policies and partnerships development, and programs/ projects management and implementation in the fields of youth and women empowerment, good governance, gender mainstreaming, and institutional and human capacity development.
Bechara Ghaoui | Head of Communications Department
Holds a BSc in biology and an MSc in Nutrition from the Lebanese University. He has more than 12 years of experience in Lebanon, in the health education field. He participated in the production of publications and books about healthy lifestyles. He actively organized exhibitions, marketing events, and advertising campaigns.
Lama Dinnawi | Fundraising & Partnerships Associate
Holds a BA in Business Marketing, Lama graduated with honor from the Hariri Canadian University in Lebanon. With more than 10 years of professional experience & dedication in fundraising and the non-profit sector, she is passionate about fostering positive change and empowering non-profit organizations make a meaningful difference in their communities.
Hanane Kalakesh | Programs Associate
Holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from the Lebanese University, Hanane Kalakesh is a humanitarian professional and certified trainer. Since 2015, she has designed and led youth development programs that promote resilience, education, and community well-being across the Arab region. With over 10 years of experience, Hanane specializes in program design, project management, capacity building, youth empowerment, and leadership—blending structure, creativity, and purpose to deliver impactful and sustainable initiatives.
Marwa Yehia | Programs Associate
Holds a BS in Public Health and Development Sciences from the University of Balamand with over eight years of experience in the humanitarian sector including voluntary work. She specializes in leadership, project management, and youth engagement, focusing on promoting health and wellbeing. Marwa is dedicated to raising awareness, conducting training, and building capacities to empower young people and improve community health.
Yasmeen Sakka | Media & Communication Associate
Holds a BA in TV/Film and a Master’s degree in Multimedia Journalism, with extensive experience in social media strategy, content creation, and digital communication. Yasmeen specializes in social media management, storytelling, and youth media literacy. She is dedicated to empowering individuals to navigate the digital landscape confidently.
Ibrahim Amouri | Graphic Designer & Digital Media Officer
Holds a BA in Graphic Design from the Lebanese International University and a BA in Biochemistry from the Lebanese University. He is a Senior Graphic Designer with over 13 years of experience. His career spans collaborations with leading agencies, magazines, universities, and NGOs. In the human rights sector, Ibrahim has worked with several regional and international NGOs across the fields of refugees, health, education, protection, international law, empowerment. His responsibilities have included media design, content creation, advocacy campaigns, and video production.
Mohamad El Sayed | HR & Administrative Associate
Holds a BA in Business Administration from Beirut Arab University. He has more than 8 years of administrative experience in Lebanon and Kazakhstan.
