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Name: Jessica Said
Date of Birth: 1983
Nationality: Lebanese
"My name is Jessica Said, 21 years old senior student in the University of Balamand, Faculty of Health Sciences-Ashrafieh. My major is Health Promotion, in other words the science and art of prevention of Diseases and promotion of Health. I used to be a chief scout for 30 boys aged between 8-12 years old where various activities are implemented regarding health issues or games in relation to scout principles and discipline as well as respect are learned. In addition to that, my hobbies are skiing, swimming, and all kind of extreme adventure activities. The quote that I never forget is” Seize the moment. Seize the day, Carpediem" |
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Name: Taghreed El-Hajj
Date of Birth: 02 June 1981
Nationality: Lebanese
“I finished my Masters Degree in Public Health (MPH) at the American University of Beirut (AUB), Faculty of Health Sciences ( FHS). My concentration was in Health Behavior and Education (HBE). I am interested in social & community work that aims at helping people and increasing their knowledge and awareness in all health-related issues. Helping people change their risky behaviors into more health behaviors decreases mortality and morbidity thus improving their health status which is one of the main factors of sustainable development of the countries. I volunteered in several social work that focused on Reproductive and Sexual Health (RSH) for youth. Part of this volunteer work program addressed Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) and HIV/AIDS prevention. I participated in awareness campaigns, workshops and two regional forums. Furthermore, volunteering in social work or being part of any youth league or network benefits us as young individuals. It helps in building our capacities, improving our communication skills, increasing our self-confidence, as well as gaining knowledge through our work and experience. It also prone us to deal with different people from different backgrounds and ages, thus enhancing our ability of understanding others who have different beliefs, attitudes, values and behaviors. Finally, it opens a lot of doors for future opportunities related to our life careers or jobs. |
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Name: Mona Hassouna
Date of Birth: 05 May 1980
Nationality: Lebanese I studied audio visual journalism and graduated in 2002 from the Lebanese University, Faculty of Communication and Documentation. Currently, I'm working as a youth trainer and program manager in Development for People and Nature Association, DPNA, a Lebanese NGO targeting mainly youth issues in Lebanon. In addition, I have been a volunteer in social work since I was 15 years old, focusing in everything related to human rights, especially those of children and youth because they are marginalized in Lebanon. Training on HIV/AIDS prevention was an important step in my social work because it taught and educated me a lot on how important and dangerous this issue is on youth and that awareness campaigns is not enough to prevent HIV/AIDS. That is why I joined GYP Lebanon, because I believe that through advocating and lobbying the decision makers on HIV/AIDS prevention we can make a difference
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Name: Zeina Ghantous
Date of Birth: 10 November 1979
Nationality: Lebanese
I am holding a BS degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from the University of Balamand and I am currently doing my Masters of Public Health (MPH) at the American University of Beirut (AUB). I am also working as a research assistant in the Medical School there.
I participated in 3 Reproductive Health awareness campaigns targeting youth between the ages of 15-23 in 3 diff-erent locations in Lebanon: Akkar (North Lebanon), Abesiyeh (South Lebanon) and the camp of Sabra & Shetila in the capital Beirut. The campaigns were organized by a UNFPA supported project at the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Information Education Communication in support of Reproductive Health at Community Level. While educating the youth, I was also responsible to fill in a questionnaire that assessed their level of knowledge regarding HIV modes of transmission and prevention.
Actually, I enjoyed my participation in such campaigns and noticed the difference a person can make by discussing a “taboo” topic with people. I also find it very important to discuss the issue of HIV with decision makers, which is the main role of the GYP initiative. One of the major reasons why I joined the GYP in Lebanon is my belief that joining the efforts of many partners can make life better.
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