About us
Who are we?
We are a group of young men and women from around the world with diverse professional and academic backgrounds. We believe that human development begins with knowledge and awareness. We design and implement quality educational projects for displaced children and youth, using a comprehensive approach that aims for the all-around development of children and youth, their sustainable livelihood, their integration into society, that enables them to participate in the mainstream development process and contributes to building a sustainable community through education.
What do we do?
Abjad Education Initiative serves as a gateway to building society by providing quality education to children and youth.
Our Story
2023
Dynamic Growth: By 2023, Abjad transformed from a small group of volunteers into a dynamic entity with over 90 dedicated volunteers and more than 900 students globally. The focus remained on making a difference in the lives of those affected by conflict and displacement, regardless of their location, fostering a Solid community.
2022
Registration in Germany: WE successfully registered in Germany, enabling the establishment of a community with various activities for children, youth students, and families. These efforts aimed to contribute positively to the German community and promote education for all.
2021
Launch of Yasmin Online School Program: Another exciting development unfolded with the launch of the Yasmin Online School Program. This expanded Abjad reach and impact, empowering teachers in conflict-affected areas and uniting children from around the world as one community.
2020
Launch of Abjad Initiative for Education: A pivotal moment occurred as we launched the Abjad Initiative for Education. Our initiative introduced well-defined programs, including Iqra, Idrak, and Athar, designed to address specific educational needs and gaps.
2019
Adapting to Escalating Conflict: In response to the intensifying Syrian conflict and subsequent internal displacement, we adapted by providing education directly within displacement camps, reaching those most affected.
2018
Establishment of Abjad Education Center: A significant milestone was achieved with the establishment of the Abjad Educational Center in a conflict-affected area in Syria. The centre aimed to provide quality education to 200 displaced children, offering them the knowledge necessary for academic success.
2015
Emergence of "Maloom": As volunteers dispersed to different countries, including Germany, the idea of "Maloom" was conceived. This concept focused on creating a continuous fund to support those in need through humanitarian organizations.
Before 2015
Group of 20 Volunteers: A dedicated group of 20 volunteers engaged in various humanitarian efforts in response to conflicts and crises in Syria.
Our Vision
We strive to build a secure society that can enhance access to quality education for children and youth.
Our Mission
Activating a flexible, structured, targeted model of educational volunteerism, in which everyone can bring about societal change and positive impacts on the lives of children and youth (male and female) by supporting them in their educational and professional careers.
Our Goals
- Enhance andprovide access to safe, inclusive, and high-quality education opportunities for children who drop out of school in conflict-affected areas.
- Develop a quality interactive model of virtual education that supports educational science and is geared towards giving children and youth specific quality skills.
- Provide professional and academic follow-up and support to young men and women at the university level or at the beginning of their careers in their various places of residence and enable them to successfully integrate into their new communities.
We are an educational, youth-led, independent, neutral, civil, and non-profit initiative.
Safe & Inclusive
Enhance and provide access to safe, inclusive, and high-quality education opportunities for children who drop out of school in conflict-affected areas.
Educational Science
Develop a quality interactive model of virtual education that supports educational science and is geared towards giving children and youth specific quality skills.
University Level Support
Provide professional and academic follow-up and support to young men and women at the university level or at the beginning of their careers in their various places of residence and enable them to successfully integrate into their new communities.
Our Team
Trustees
Mohamad Aldemashki
Mohamad is a co-founder of Abjad Initiative for Education. He holds a bachelor's degree in Management and Technology from the Technical University of Munich and works as an IT business analyst within the financial industry in Germany.
Taher Hatahet
Taher ist Apotheker mit einem Doktortitel in pharmazeutischer Technologie und Arzneimittelabgabe. Taher ist derzeit Dozent an der Universität und seine wissenschaftliche Forschung zur Nanotechnologie. Er betreibt aber auch pädagogische Forschung zu studentischem Engagement und Motivation.
Hamza Alrajal
Hamza is an experienced Graphic Designer with a demonstrated history of working in logo design, Experimental Design and Packaging. Skilled in Branding, Book Design, Monogramming and (CSS). Strong Arts and Design Professional. BA in Information & Communication Design from Rhine-Waal University in Germany.
Rama Maari
Rama has HR Experience of over 12 years of experience as a manager, trainer and consultant. Her experience is mainly in the humanitarian sector. Rama is a recipient of the International Chevening Scholarship. She has a Master's in Gender and Development and another in Business Administration. Rama provides support to Abjad in the HR issues and women empowerment project.
Aladdin Abdin
Alaa is a co-founder of Abjad Initiative for Education. He holds a bachelor's degree in dentistry and a master's degree in Health Care Management from the university of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. Alaa has over than 8 years experience working within the NGO ecosystem, with the focus on project management. Currently, he is a project manager in health care sector in Germany.
Mayyas Al charani
Mayas is experienced Development Professional and Project Manager | MA in Development Studies | Co-founder of Abjad Initiative. He is results-driven and highly accomplished Development Studies graduate with over a decade of experience in project management across diverse sectors, collaborating with several international NGOs. He has proven expertise in education, health, livelihood, capacity development, and governance initiatives, including leadership in projects targeting refugees and host communities.He is contributing to education and gender research.He is recognized for exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Passionate about driving positive change and social impact.
Advisory Team
Kamal Alsabik
Kamal is a PR and Marketing advisor with over 14 | years of experience and specializing in managing, developing, and marketing high-tech solutions ranging from an international telecommunication company, web-based digital marketing agency, to a multi-national technology solutions company. Currently, Kamal is trying to contribute to developing the PR and marketing strategy of ABJAD.
Hadia Zarzor
Noor Hemour
Noor is a co-founder of Abjad Initiative with a master's | degree in strategic planning and more than 8 years of experience in Non-Profit Organizations. Currently, Noor is a regional program director in an INGO focusing on women and children in conflict countries.
Mohammed Ayyash
Mohammed is experienced and results-oriented,he is | HR Consultant with a demonstrated history of working both in public and private sectors, including leading multinational companies, in the technology industry. He is Strong business development professional skilled in Talent Development/ Recruitment & Selection,Training / Organizational Restructuring etc
Dr. Rebecca Ferreboeuf
Rebecca has extensive experience both in research | and the field of migration - with a focus on projects that provide refugees with better access to education and labour market. She is particularly interested in supporting migrants-led organisations both in Germany and the MENA region in grant writing and fundraising. She has worked at the British universities of Durham, Leeds and Liverpool and more recently at the Union of German-Syrian Associations. She holds a PhD in French and Francophone Studies from the University of Leeds.
Operation Team
Hala Al Gamily
Bachelor of Business Administration.
Mohannad Al-Hajj Darwish
Bachelor of Education - Classroom Teacher - Masters Student in Special Education.
Raghad Al Omar
Master of Education - Child Care - Doctoral Student in Child Education.
Ibrahim Arafat
Bachelor of Arabic Literature
Muhammad Louay Jawish
Bachelor of General Sciences - Applied Chemistry.
Maryam Al-Hamad
Bachelor of Education - Classroom Teacher
Lena Ma'mar
Master of Arabic Literature
Mayya Eid
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Ahlam Shaker
Bachelor of Business Administration - Diploma in Human Resource Management.
Yazan Albeeaa
College of Media
Mohammed Zein
College of Commerce and Economics
Mohammed Dhaham Al-Mohammed
College of Law
Volunteers
Dana Saqbani
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Media
Zainab
BA International Politics (Middlesex University)
MSc International Development (SOAS University of London)
Shaza Aldawamneh
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at The University College Cork, Ireland
Sahar Alhabaj
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Damascus University
Mo‘men Al Samman
Bachelor Student
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