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Salma Ghozlan
Salma is a true inspiration for aspiring digital enthusiasts. Her story is a testament to the power of determination and the impact of a well-rounded Mobile Applications Development training programme. With the guidance of experienced mentors and the comprehensive curriculum of the training program, Salma gained a solid foundation in various aspects of digital skills, […]
Rezek Abazid
From volunteering in his community to delivering digital skills training for Syrian refugees to educating his peers about violence against women and girls, Rezek Abazid has leveraged his experiences with DOT Jordan to create a life filled with helping others. Rezek and his family came to Jordan in 2012 when he was 13-years-old. Originally from […]
Mohammad Shehadat
As a Syrian refugee, Mohammad Shehadat knows what it feels like to have his life put on hold. His online organization, Expatriate Student Affairs, has supported 5,000 young refugees in an effort to avoid that situation and help them complete their education and gain new skills. Mohammad was 18-years-old when he made the dangerous journey […]
Rahma Al-Quran
Rahma Qur’an is one of the participants in the Impact Sourcing for Apprenticeship Opportunities project. Rahma participated in the training because she was looking for practical experience. By participating in DOT Jordan training program; she learned how to navigate and use various programs such as Excel and Word, in addition to data entry skills. Rahma […]
Momen Al-Hamid
Momen Al-Hamid is an ambitious and talented young man, who graduated from the University of Jordan. During his studies, Momen’s passion for ornament led him to an entrepreneurial idea, which was to create a platform that teaches the art of Arabic calligraphy and ornament to school students in an interactive technological approach. From here, Momen […]
Lujain
Lujain Asem Abusohyon’s life changed when she was 17-years-old. “I felt tired but I did not know why. My eyes were blurred. It was exams at school and I did not understand why I could not focus,” Lujain, now 20, remembers. Then came the day in April when she was hospitalized after suddenly losing three […]
Banan
Banan has always been passionate about coding and technology. She graduated from the University of Jordan with a degree in Computer and Information Systems and chose to explore opportunities aligned with the digital social ecosystem. She continued to learn and develop her programming skills and found fulfilment in freelancing opportunities, but was still curious about […]
Samer
Samer, a student from Mo’tah university, Karak, utilized a digital pathway to bridge the social gap between students residing in the community and new out-of-area students. He is currently developing a network application to bring faculty members, administration and students together hence provide sustainable opportunities for engagement and cohesion between the local community and newcomers. […]
Mohammad Shishani
Mohammad Shishani was working as a civil engineer when he learned of DOT Jordan’s Social Innovation Journey program. He thought it was a good opportunity to develop digital skills, but he didn’t know it would also change the trajectory of his career. “I felt it was a great opportunity to further develop my skill set. […]
Dana
Dana Al Fayez has always loved fashion. She loves it more now that she sees how it can support and transform her community. Dana’s journey as a social innovator began when she participated in a DOT Jordan workshop for youth interested in social entrepreneurship. “This workshop has opened my eyes to a wider perspective of […]