Today we had a very inspiring meeting with Ateka Ali, co-founder of Wasla Connect. They are helping Palestinians in tech, in Gaza and worldwide, with training and connecting them with mentors. If you are in tech and have more than a few years of experience, consider signing up as a mentor if you haven’t already. I have signed up as a mentor myself! https://www.waslaconnect.com/
Please see notes from the meeting below.
House keeping:
- Signal Group for Freedom Advocacy Network – Thank you Glenn Block: https://signal.group/#CjQKIC-mP3h1h_nn7hRLJH3ZLICmJS1WQ9GejXVtcD7kp7BWEhBRW5Vp9BDi1lTsEj6WusUt
- Anti Corruption Exposure Website – Quick Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf48DFDkXeyYk4WPhEnr6emOsJy8EUe9xfyV3-RctEC_2A8FA/viewform?usp=header
- Revivifyy’s Silent Auction
- https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/revivifyys-silent-auction
- Signal Group for targeting Execs
- Zohran Mamdani – https://www.linkedin.com/posts/salmannaqvi_zohran-mamdani-a-new-york-city-mayor-candidate-activity-7338385294745812992-eznv/?rcm=ACoAAAFlylQB9qW0I9St7Hw9klknnN7n4NYpJ68
Agenda:
At Wasla Connect, our mission is to empower displaced Palestinians by offering mentorship, live soft skills training, and access to university courses. We strive to bridge the gap between conflict and opportunity, fostering resilience and self-sufficiency through skill development and collaborative efforts.
https://www.waslaconnect.com/ info@waslaconnect.com
Mentorship Program: 3 month mentorship that pairs participants with experienced tech professionals for personalized mentorship and guidance.
Soft Skills Training: Live training sessions designed to enhance essential career and job readiness skills.
Live in-person and remote university courses: aimed at bridging skill gaps and empowering displaced Palestinians with the knowledge needed to excel in the tech sector.
By bridging the gap between displaced communities and the tech industry, we aim to create opportunities for growth, resilience, and success.
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Join the meeting Wednesday at 1 PM EST, 10 AM PST, 5 PM GMT
Signal Group for Freedom Advocacy Network – Thank you Glenn Block: https://signal.group/#CjQKIC-mP3h1h_nn7hRLJH3ZLICmJS1WQ9GejXVtcD7kp7BWEhBRW5Vp9BDi1lTsEj6WusUt
Anti Corruption Exposure Website – Quick Survey: I am thinking of starting a new project to expose corruption around the world, specially in relation to Israel. Can you please take a quick look at the survey and answer the one required question and two optional questions. If you only do the required question, then it would only take you 30 to 60 seconds to do the survey. The second two questions are optional. If you are able to help (question 3), please be sure to share your email address. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf48DFDkXeyYk4WPhEnr6emOsJy8EUe9xfyV3-RctEC_2A8FA/viewform?usp=header
Notes:
- Started about 12 months ago – officially a 501-3c – registered non profit in the US
- Has about 12 mentees in Egypt and 13 mentees in Gaza
- Also help with soft skills:
- Salman Naqvi’s Ace The Interview book: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18C4QQ_h6hmqD28gI8ww22tpigdiDx6JI/view
- Helping Palestinians continue/finish studies through courses American University in Cairo
- Everyone is a volunteer except two paid interns, two Gazan evacuees
- Looking to hire Fund Developer – currently interviewing – looking for recommendations as well
- Ateka Ali – Learning Experience Designer – designs learning course – e.g. like courses on Coursera
- https://www.tapcareers.io/ – TAP is a for profit org – Wasla Connect is non-profit – https://www.waslaconnect.com/
- https://apricotinternational.org/ – Brandon Pampuch
- Wasla has been connected with Tech For Palestine already and has been providing mentors as well
- Partnering with Microsoft Hackathon in Egypt
- https://www.iegen.pro/ – Adil Abobakar’s website
- https://nourendowment.org/ – Endowment for supporting Palestinians
- https://fridayhq.co/ – We give Muslim led companies access to community & capital
- https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14601998/ – Worldwide Palestine Solidarity – 4 NonViolence, Healing & Power
- https://www.iegen.pro/eisenhower – Adil’s Eisenhower Campaign
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