Sharek Youth Forum Staff
Executive crew / Public administration

Sufian Mushasha, 43, General Secretary

Bachelors Degree in Human Relations Management from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California.

20 years experience in development work in Palestine, took over several locations in the United Nations Development Programme – A program for helping the Palestinian people. The latest position he occupied was Unit Director of sustainable human development and during his work in the United Nations Development Programme, Mr. Mushasha was directly responsible for the management of a range of programmes, to the value of 30 million dollars, that deal with a range of development challenges facing the Palestinian community, including poverty alleviation, development of education, gender justice and social deprivation. Prior to that, in the years 2006-2007, he worked as an operations manager in the Welfare Association where his many responsibilities were in the areas of health and the development of civil institutions and social development. Mushasha was the founder and supporting the idea of Sharek Youth Forum established in Palestine in 1996 where he participated in the development of the Forum into a Palestinian Institution with comprehensive development programmes for young people.

Bader Zamareh, 26, Executive Director- Ramallah

Bachelors Degree in Law- Al-Quds University

Masters Degree in Law/ Private Law

- 6 years experience in youth development work in Palestine.
- Head of the Jurists Club for two years at the Al-QudsUniversity.
-  Participated with UNV volunteers in the United Nations for four years and still going.
- Programme Coordinator at Sharek Youth Forum carried out by the United Nations Development Programme for two years.
- Recipient of United Nations certificate of appreciation in 2004 for his role in the fight against poverty in Palestine through activating the role of youth and community involvement activities.
- Community youth activist through participation in many of the events and activities of local and regional levels.
- Coach qualified in the areas of the rights of young people, planning skills, team-building and personal skills of young people.
- Member of several committees and advisory bodies for the development of policies on the Palestinian youth.
- Member of the Bar of Palestine.

Muheeb Shaath, 28, Executive Director of the Forum - Gaza
Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering - Islamic University.
MBA

- 5 years experience in the area of youth and community work in the Gaza Strip.
- History of volunteering in many institutions.

- Qualified coach in the areas of planning and communication skills.
- Member of several Palestinian youth institutions and groupings

Sahar Othman, 26, Public Relations and Projects Manager - Ramallah
Bachelor of Business Administration Management – Beirzeit University
MBA
- 5 years experience in the field of proposal writing, donor policies and recruitment of funds
- Participated in many meetings and workshops planned for a number of donor institutions.
- Participated as a representative for the Palestinian youth in numerous conferences and regional workshops.
- Qualified trainer in the area of skills development, CV/Resume writing, and job interview preparations.

Ibrahim Abu Kamish, 40, Coordinator and Media Adviser for Interior Affairs (Volunteer)
Bachelor degree in Media from the University of Macedonia

20 years experience in the field of media, the written press and economic analysis.
 
Partner’s Program Crew

Hazem Abu Hilal
Program Coordinator for Partners program- to support and develop institutions and youth groups in Palestine
Bachelor degree in human rights - Master of Law
- 5 years experience in youth work
- United Nations Volunteer
- Coordinator at Sharek Youth Forum in the Jerusalem District
- Section Coordinator for extracurricular activities at the Al-Quds University.
- Member of a number of civil society institutions

- General Secratary of the Preparatory Committee for the World Youth Day Events in 2007.
- Coordinator of the Palestinian youth outreach program
- Community youth activist through participation in many of the events and activities on local and regional levels.
- Coach qualified in the areas of the rights of young people, skills development, curriculum vitae writing, job interview preparations, communication and networking, the Palestinian labor law and the status of women in Palestinian legislation

Yaffa Stete, 23
Pressure and Advocacy unit coordinator
Bachelor degree in Media and Broadcasting from the University of Bir Zeit
History of volunteering and community work with youth and children in Palestine over the past six years.

Department of Finance and Personnel Affairs

Rami Batat, 33, Internal Financial Comptroller
Bachelor degree in Accounting minor in Business Administration Management – Bierzeit University

- 10 years experience in auditing and financial consulting firms in Palestine and international institutions.
- Qualified coach in the area of fiscal policy.
- Contributed to the training and capacity-building of a number of private organizations in Palestine.
- Adviser to a number of international institutions in Palestine.

Omar Yassin – Senior Accountant - Ramallah
Bachelor degree in Accounting minor in Business Administration Management - Bierzeit University.

- 1 year and a half experience in accounting at Sharek Youth Forum.
- Volunteer at the United Nations

Nebiha Alwan / Accountant - Ramallah
Bachelor degree in Accounting minor in Business Administration Management- Bierzeit University

1Year of experience in accounting at Sharek Youth Forum.

Houria Rajab – Administrative and Financial Assistant - Ramallah
Bachelors degree in Accounting - Bir Zeit University

Seven months experience in administrative and financial assistance at Sharek Youth Forum
 
Mohammed Al-Aga - Accountant - Gaza
BA Accounting

1 Year of experience in accounting at Sharek Youth Forum
Khan Yunis / Gaza

Amani Abu Oun - Administrative Assistant - Gaza

One year experience in secretarial work at Sharek Youth Forum.
Diploma in NGO institutions management
Bachelor degree in Sociology and Political Science.
Jabaliya / Gaza

Services Department

Intisar Daraj - responsible for office services and support - Ramallah
Kharbatha Al-misbah / Ramallah

Muhammad Dhiab - in charge of security and maintenance
Mazari’ Al-Nubani / Ramallah

Moussa Abu umra – responsible for  services and support - Gaza Office
High School Diploma 
Rafah / Gaza

“A Step Forward” program Crew

Yusuf Ghosheh - 24
Director of the Business Support Unit in Sharek Youth Forum- Ramallah
Bachelor of Business Administration Management and Information Systems - Manchester University
MBA in developmental management – University of Bochum
Experience in business management for the youth and business incubators
Experience in the areas of training and planning for special projects

Caramel Al- Khatib
Assistant to the Director of Business Support Unit
Bachelor of Business Administration Management - Bir Zeit University

Nivine Kdadha
Project Coordinator for “A Step Forward” program - Ramallah
BA Psychology with a minor in Sociology
Experience in the training and management of youth groups.

Bahaa Sultan
Project coordinator for “A Step Forward” program - Gaza
BA in Sociology with a minor in Psychology
Beit Lahia / Gaza

Amjad Al Asmar
Field Coordinator in the Business Support Unit - Nablus
Bachelor degree in Pharmacy

Fatina Sunnuqrut
Field Coordinator in the Business Support Unit - Hebron
Bachelor degree in Information Technology

Hanin Afifi
Field Coordinator in the Business Support Unit – Gaza

Bachelor degree in Economy
MBA

Freia Van Hee
Project Director of Academic Guidance for the Rural Girl - A Step Forward program
Diploma in teaching Language
Bachelor degree in Language
Masters degree in Language
Master of International and European Law

Belgium

Athar Hodali
Project Coordinator of Academic Guidance for the Rural Girl
Bachelor degree in Sociology - Bierzeit University
Project Coordinator of “Why Not?” program

Wijdan Kadimat
Project Coordinator of Academic Guidance for the Rural Girl - Hebron
BA in Guidance and Counselling

Masoon Qasim
Project Coordinator for Academic Guidance program - Jenin
Bachelor degree in Methods of teaching Islamic Studies

Aminah Al-Khatib
Project Coordinator for Academic Guidance program- Salfit, Nablus
BA in English

Raja’ Balidi
Project Coordinator for Academic Guidance - Tulkarm
BA in Management and Leadership.

Amal Zeid
Project Coordinator for Academic Guidance - Bethlehem
Bachelor of Social science Education

Hana Farhat
Field Coordinator for Academic Guidance project - Gaza
Bachelor degree in Sociology and Political Science

Aisha Abu Shaqfe
Project Coordinator for Academic Guidance - Gaza
Bachelor degree in Sociology and Political Science

Activities Crew

Adel Saba'neh
Coordinator of youth activities in the West Bank
General secondary trading
Qabatiya / Jenin

“Bridges” Crew

Mohammed Mustafa
Project coordinator for “Bridges” program
Bachelor of Business Administration Management with a minor in Economy
Eizariya / Jerusalem

Shaydiye Abu-Shaweesh
Project Coordinator for “Bridges” program - Gaza Strip
Bachelor of Development Media "Public Relations"
Al-Nuseirat / Gaza

Human Rights Unit Crew

Fanina Trojan
Bachelor of Law
Master of International law on human rights
Italy

Fakhir Abu mkhu
Bachelor of Business Administration Management with a minor in Economy
Deir Jarir / Ramallah

Yasmin Nazal
Bachelor degree in Social Services
Aroura / Ramallah

Fouad Al-Khatib
Bachelor of Law
Master of Law
Atara / Ramallah

Ibrahim Subaihat
Bachelor of Law
Jenin

Iman Bayouk
Program Coordinator for “Partners” program in the Gaza Strip
Five years experience in youth projects and volunteer work

Bachelor of Law
Master of Law
Khan Yunis / Gaza

Former staff members of Sharek Youth Forum

Raed Dharf
Bachelor of Human Rights – Al-Quds University
Legal adviser and coordinator of activities in the West Bank years 2003 -2004

Darren Naim Al-Ju’be

BA Media - Bir Zeit University
Project Coordinator for the years 2006-2007

Hadeel Barghouthi
Bachelor of Human Rights
Project Coordinator for “A Step Forward” program during the year 2005

Gerlienke Mayer
Master of Arts and History
Project Manager during the years 2006-2007

Fadi Rizqallah
Bachelor of Information Technology
Project Manager for “A Step Forward” Field training during  2006-2007

Muath Abu-Hafeedha
Bachelor degree in Computers
Coordinator of the Information Technology Unit during 2005-2006

Shadi Hmeidan
Bachelor degree in Computers
Coordinator of the Information Technology Unit during 2005-2006

Mazen Al-Malah
BA Accounting
Finance Director during 2005-2006

Ahmed Abu Shammala
Director of the field training for young graduates in Gaza during the year 2006

Samira Abu Eisha
Project Manager for “Be the Change” during the year 2007

Rana Kalbona
Coordinator of the Forum in the city of Nablus during the year 2005

Mase Jumle
Project Coordinator for “A Step Forward” in Nablus during the year 2005
 
Abdullah Zeidan
Coordinator of the Information Technology Unit during 2004-2005

Thana Badran 
Administrative and financial assistant during 2005-2006

Aida Tamimi
Administrative and financial assistant during 2004-2005

Hazar Jaber
Assistant Field Coordinator during the year 2007

Said Abdallah
Bachelor of Human rights and Administrative Sciences
Gaza

Mohammed Rashwan
Bachelor degree in Human Rights
Rafah / Gaza

Fatima Ashour
Bachelor degree in Law
Volunteer at Sharek Youth Forum for the month of  July -2007.
Gaza