Basel Said's Bio

My YES! Jams
2003 World Jam

Org: R.A.J - Mediterranean
Location: Saint Denis

Bio:

Basel was born and raised in the Middle East. His long history of working for peace and justice includes coordinating and directing several youth movements and organizations in the Middle East and Europe. Currently, he is Youth Coordinator of the Immigration Actions Network – ATMF, and International Coordinator for RAJ – Med of Leo Lagrange (a French popular education movement, in cooperation with a large European and Southern network). Basel is also responsible for the preparation of the Euro-Mediterranean Youth University, a project aspiring to create an intercultural space for young people and youth NGOs. It proposes to have training courses, workshops and seminars focusing on Euro-Mediterranean youth cooperation, common youth policies (socially, economically, politically) and building partnerships regionally and sub-regionally.

Areas of Focus
conflict resolution, cultural bridge building, environment, social justice, youth employment

Methods Used
20, cross-cultural exchange, direct action, political change, service projects

Regions I Work In
Europe