Anas Alabbadi's Bio

My YES! Jams
2008 World Jam - Peru
Jams Micellaneous

Org: Youth Spirit Center
Location: Chevy Chase

Bio:

Anas Alabbadi is the Director and Co-Founder of Youth Spirit Center in Jordan, and a freelance trainer and project manager for intercultural and interfaith dialogue. Anas has organized over 20 regional and international youth exchanges and seminars and moderated and organized over 17 Jordanian youth forums. He also has managed several local and regional projects with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, National Forum for Youth & Culture, among others. Currently Anas is a Global Trustee member of the United Religions Initiative representing the MENA region.

"The Jam changed my life; I've been always good in looking at what is around me and make the best out of it, But the Jam helped me to look at my self and go deep into my emotions and feel save and free to release these emotions. It also made meet so many interesting and diverse young leaders, who I can trust and share my thoughts with them."

Areas of Focus
conflict resolution, cultural bridge building, human rights, peace, religion/spirituality

Methods Used
cross-cultural exchange, political change, service projects

Regions I Work In
Europe, Middle East