Who we are
About us
Globally Connected is a network that supports refugees, immigrants, and communities from Arab backgrounds across Europe. We bring people across borders to share experiences, strengthen connections, and drive positive change rooted in belonging, dignity, and opportunity.
We foster integration, amplify voices, and create spaces where knowledge, culture, and stories cross boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and connected future.
Our vision
We envision a Europe where refugees, immigrants, and people from Arab backgrounds are respected and valued members of society, contributing to peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive communities. We also believe in the active role of these communities in building sustainable democratic peace in Europe and their countries of origin.
Our Mission
Globally Connected brings together individuals and organizations across Europe who share a commitment to social justice and human rights. We build trust, understanding, and collaboration between diverse communities through joint efforts, creating pathways for social inclusion and sustainable peace.
Our values
- Valuing diversity in culture, ethnicity, religion, and gender
- Networking to promote social inclusion through joint initiatives
- Respect and connection between different cultures and communities
- Commitment to social justice and equal participation for all
Our tools
- Facilitations and mediation
- Action research
- Global cafes and dialogues
Our team
Board members
Abir HajIbrahim
Coming from Business back ground Abir joined Oil & business sector in 2006Coming from business background Abir joined Oil & business sector in 2006 in the same time she launched and managed her own small business
Ghada Al Rifai
Ghada Rifai, an architect and urban planner from Aleppo, Syria, integrates urban planning with peacebuilding to promote active citizenship and local governance.
Nasser Youssef
Nasser Youssef received a degree in Business Management from the University of Damascus in 1992. He earned a degree in Financial Economics with honors from University of London in 1999.
Araa al Jaramani
Dr. Araa Al Jaramani Writer and researcher in migration, integration, and gender studies. Works at Radboud University of Nijmegen. Have P.hD in literature and semiotics.
Steering committee
Hani Menzaljy
Studied International Transport and Logistics Management in Syria and has been engaged in various activities with different civil society organizations in Syria since 2011.
Abeer Sawan
Engineering student in Denmark university, Interested in humanitarian work, and human rights. she participated with different global organizations in several projects and initiatives working on youth and women empowerment and their role in peace.
Mohamad Yassin
Mohammad holds a bachelor’s degree in international transport and logistics management from the arab academy for science, technology and maritime transport Alexandria – Egypt