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.

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What do we do?

Abjad Education Initiative serves as a gateway to building society by providing quality education to children and youth.

Unsere Geschichte

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Values

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Equality

We believe that education is the right of every human being to develop themselves and their society regardless of any ethnic affiliations or belief. 

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Integrity

We believe that addressing human suffering in education, wherever it exists, is a duty, and therefore we must provide safe educational opportunities, respecting human dignity and humanity.

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Inclusiveness

We believe that the educational process should include all students from all backgrounds, regardless of any challenges they may have, by accepting, understanding, and considering the differences and diversity of students.

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Sustainability

We believe that the educational programs in Abjad must have a cumulative impact, aimed at enabling target communities to complete the learning process and acquire the educational knowledge, personal skills and community values needed to secure a sustainable future.

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Innovation

We believe that we can create quality solutions and use modern technologies in the educational process to meet complex challenges, to ensure the opportunity for quality education for each student depending on the places and conditions of their presence.

Our Goals

  1. Enhance andprovide access to safe, inclusive, and high-quality education opportunities for children who drop out of school in conflict-affected areas.
  2. Develop a quality interactive model of virtual education that supports educational science and is geared towards giving children and youth specific quality skills.
  3. 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.

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.

Contact persons

Hala Al Gamily

Team leader and contact person for our Operational Department

hala.algamily(at)abjadinitiative.org

Raghad Al Omar

Education Coordinator 

and contact person for our Educational Department

raghad.alomar(at)abjadinitiative.org

Partners

Strategic Partners that support our mission.

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Unveiling Abjad: Discover Our Profound Profile

Explore our Abjad profile file to unveil a comprehensive understanding of who we are. Within its pages, you'll uncover the core of Abjad – our mission, values, and the profound impact we're instigating. This profile offers a unique glimpse into our organization's DNA, allowing you to connect with our purpose and the positive changes we're bringing about.

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Our hub of progress

In this section you can access our Monthly Achievement Reports. Dive into a treasure trove of insights that detail the strides we've taken each month. These reports encapsulate our dedicated efforts, successful endeavors, and the impact we're making in real-time. It's your window into the tangible outcomes of our collective dedication. Whether you're seeking transparency, inspiration, or an understanding of our journey, the Monthly Achievement Reports offer an in-depth look into our ongoing story of growth and transformation.

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Abjad's studies and research 

Under the motto "Education Quality First," we at Abjad Initiative work to incorporate systematic scientific research principles into all our programs to ensure quality education. We work with our educational team to focus on educating children in their social, economic and family circumstances. In addition, we work with parents to ensure continuous collaboration between all parties involved in the educational process. 

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