Ruwwad is a non-profit community development organization that works with disenfranchised communities through education, youth volunteerism and grassroots organizing. Its activities span Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon and Palestine and it operates through a strong network of partnerships with civil society and governmental agencies. Ruwwad is the brainchild of Fadi Ghandour, serial entrepreneur and founder of Aramex International, one of the world’s leading logistics companies and a strong advocate of a more public-spirited and decisive presence for the Arab private sector in the sustainable development of the region . It’s goals include nurturing civic engagement and actively encouraging ground-up solutions.
Program
6:00 pm Introduction Alexander Deng, NYU Florence student
6.05 It Takes A Community: Ruwwad for Development and Community Empowerment in the Middle East Fadi Ghandour, Co-Founder and Former CEO of Aramex Samar Dudin, Regional Director of Ruwwad
