“My name is Murad Meshanni, a graduate student of the Division of Global Affairs at Rutgers University. While my academic interests primarily reside in researching the hybridization of warfare tactics and cyberterrorism, I also have an interest in researching the intersection of technology, or lack thereof, in disenfranchised populations. On a personal note, I was a volunteer EMT for six years and a volunteer at several clubs and organizations that focused on community outreach. My work in these organizations have helped me reach out to people in need, and now I have the chance to push the envelope a little further. Through my work as a VIP.fund fellow, I hope to assist in the development of new programs that focus on granting access to technology and education to those that have been disconnected and alienated from the world at large.”
Name?
Ahmad Edilbi
Where you live?
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Your professional status?
Founder & CEO at Dubarah – Ashoka Fellow
I’m a VIP.fund fellow / Intern / Mentor / Advisor ?
I’m a VIP.fund fellow
Your passion / story / aspiration ?
A social entrepreneur, Ashoka Fellow and the founder of Dubarah, a global network that bridges Syrian refugees’ problems with solutions. In 2012, Edilbi created a new model of volunteering that encourages refugees to help each other. In 3 years, this model helped more than 3 million refugees in 15 countries, with support from 180,000 volunteers.
How has the VIP.fund community helped?
Funding and mentoring
World ask.. what can others do for you?
Look at my projects, find the gaps and try to tell me who i can fill it.
What you can do for others?
Provide sustainable solutions in many levels.
Name?
Ahmed A. Al Karriri
Where you live?
Gaza – Palestine
Your professional status?
Professional Status:
- Founder of Green Knowledge Community, GKC. GKC is the first green business incubator in Palestine
- Projects Coordinator in External Relations Office at the Islamic University of Gaza (IUG)
I hold a first degree in civil engineering and I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Management and Business Administration at (IUG). My research focuses on knowledge management and innovation strategies, especially in entrepreneurship projects.
In the beginning of 2016, I founded the Green Knowledge Community – GKC as the first green business incubator in Palestine. It’s a voluntary -based community, aims at educating the community on green technologies and ways of green lifestyle.
I’m a VIP.fund fellow / Intern / Mentor / Advisor ?
I’m a VIP.fund fellow
Your passion / story / aspiration ?
Personally, my aspiration is to have a fulfilling and satisfying life, to live by design not by default, and to discover the purpose of life and live accordingly.
I do believe that we all have something to share with others. Every day there is a new chance to educate and share knowledge with someone. The most important thing is to keep educating ourselves so we can stay ahead of the curve. In Professional terms, my passions are in the field of green business strategies and social entrepreneurship. My aspiration is to create an influential organization that drives local economy and society to be greener, healthier, and to stimulate and facilitate the knowledge exchange of green practices and solutions.
How has the VIP.fund community helped?
VIP.fund has provided me with a mentoring service to enhance the development of my initiative.
World ask.. what can others do for you?
Others do for me:
- Sharing their experiences with me
- Contributing at scaling up GKC incubator and helping us to make GKC more suitable place for green initiatives and startups in Gaza – Palestine.
- Connecting me with potential opportunities and people who are in the same page with me.
What you can do for others?
I will be happy to help at:
- Social entrepreneurship projects and initiatives.
- Green solutions
- Connecting people with each other
- Helping in collaboration and facilitation as much as I can.
