Full Time
Jamal Hashweh
Founder and Director
Jamal Hashweh, CEO of Refuge Cities Network, has 46 years of global compassion work, leadership experience, and a Jordanian background.
Raed Al-Seryani
Program Coordinator
Raed, with an IT background, transitioned to ministry in 2014, loves serving refugees, and has two children.
Ghadeer Jumean
administration assistant
With over 10 years of experience in sales, customer relationship management, and product promotion, I excel at building strong client connections and delivering tailored solutions. I’m passionate about time management, organization, and multitasking to serve others with excellence. As a proud mother of two, I am deeply committed to living by my faith, teaching my […]
Part Time
Miriam Deodato
Advocacy and communication director
Miriam has 20+ years of experience in humanitarian aid and migration. As a consultant, shewas involved in project managing, evaluation, monitoring as well as policy advocacy. Shecurrently supports RCN in its communication and fund-raising activities.Miriam is Italian-Polish and lives in Jordan since 2022.
Mufeeda Karadsheh
COORDINATOR AND CENTER MANAGER
Mufeeda works as Coordinator and CenterManager; she is responsible for the effectivemanagement of the vocational programs andthe overall operation of the center.Her role involves a blend of administrative,organizational, and leadership skills, ensuringthat the courses and center run smoothly.
Mary Nino
SEWING Trainer
Mary is dedicated to empowering women,particularly from Syrian and Iraqibackgrounds, through teaching sewing skills.She works four days a week, playing a crucialrole in helping her students gain valuableskills for personal and professionaldevelopment.
Dr. Ronza Sarra
GENERAL PHYSICIAN
Dr. Ronza completed her medical degree atthe University of Baghdad, Iraq in 2018.From that time, she has been activelyworking in healthcare. Since September 2022,she has been a general practitioner at theRefuge Cities Center, offering medical careand support to vulnerable communities.
Dr. Raad Namhallh
GENERAL PHYSICIAN
Raad is a dedicated healthcare professional with aBachelor’s degree in Laboratory Medicine and asecond Bachelor’s in Pharmacy. He receivedspecialized training at the American University ofBeirut on Ferritin Clinical Significance inThalassemia patients. He then transitioned to amanagerial role at a Primary Health Care Center,where he organized medical lectures on topics suchas Overactive Thyroid Gland diagnosis and […]
Dr. Nabil Hanna
GENERAL PHYSICIAN
Doctor Nabil serves the healthcare needs ofSyrian and Iraqi refugees.He has committed to providing qualitymedical care in a supportive environment,ensuring that his patients receive the attentionand follow-up necessary for their well-being.
Duaa Alomar
PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT
Duaa came to Jordan as a refugee with herfamily. She works part-time as an AssistantNurse, where she helps support patient care.She is also pursuing a bachelors degree at theUniversity of Jordan.
SAMAR BOUTROS
women haircut trainer
Samar specializes in teaching Iraqi and Syrian women of all age’s various hair and beauty techniques, training them in the skills needed for cutting, styling, and dyeing hair.
RENAN AZIZ
Renan teaches students of all age’scomputers and programming. creating funlesson plans, explaining basic computerskills, and coding. She checks their progressand gives feedback while making sure theclassroom environment is friendly andsupportive.
Dema Hanna
MAKEUP TRAINER
Dima is dedicated to empowering others by sharing her passion for makeup artistry, helping them build confidence and explore their creativity.
ANDREW SAMI
Men HAIRCUT TRAINER
Andrew teaches young people the fundamentals of hair and beard shaving, providing hands-on training to develop their skills. His classes are designed to build confidence and technique, guiding students through practical exercises.
Lidia N’emha
ARABIC AND ENGLISH TEACHER
Lidia teaches Arabic to children in small classes, fostering a love for the language and culture. For foreign adults, Lidia conducts classes centered around biblical stories in Arabic, helping them connect with their faith and share it with others. Through her work, Lidia plays a vital role in promoting education and community engagement in Aqaba […]
Anna Knight
ESL Trainer
With over ten years of experience serving refugees and under-privileged communities, Anna joined the RCN team in 2023.She has a background in art, mentoring, music, education and agriculture; and is passionate about using these skills to holistically enrich the lives of individuals and communities. She is passionate about her faith, and believes everyone worthy of […]