INJAZ Al-Arab/JA MENA
Akef Aqrabawi has a strong background in non-profit organizations, particularly in the field of youth education and training. Akef started their career at INJAZ Al-Arab in 2005, where they served in various roles, including President & CEO from 2015 onwards. In this role, they directed a team of educational specialists and academics to localize business and financial literacy courses across schools in the Arab World. Akef also developed and implemented strategies for the organization's 14 branches across the region. Prior to becoming President & CEO, Akef was the Deputy Regional Director and Chief Operating Officer, responsible for supporting member nations, improving chapter performance, and managing multiple projects and initiatives. Before joining INJAZ Al-Arab, Akef worked at INJAZ as a Marketing and Communications Director and held other positions in marketing and monitoring and evaluation. Akef also gained experience as a Public Relations Officer for the Office of the Minister at the Jordan Ministry of Water and Irrigation. Overall, Akef's work experience demonstrates their expertise in organizational development, strategic management, and educational initiatives.
Akef Aqrabawi completed the Senior Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School Executive Education from 2018-2019. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Archaeology degree with a field of study in Tourism Economics from Mutah University, where they studied from 1994-1998.
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INJAZ Al-Arab/JA MENA
INJAZ Al-Arab/JA MENA believes in the limitless potential of viable opportunities for young people in the Arab world. Together with the private and public sectors, our programs provide hands-on learning in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship skills. INJAZ Al-Arab is a nonprofit organization that believes in the limitless potential and creation of viable opportunities for young people in the Arab world. Our teams of enthusiastic, dedicated, and visionary practitioners are committed to inspiring, preparing, and empowering Arab Youth to succeed in the global economy. Together with the private and public sectors, our programs provide hands-on learning in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship skills. INJAZ Al-Arab vision is to make a difference in the MENA region by helping to create a sense of self-motivation, confidence empowerment, and a mindset that ‘anything is possible’ among Arab youth. We will foster a spirit of mentorship, passion, and service amongst business leaders in the Arab world. Our approach is based on the creation and implementation of effective empowerment programs for students that provide them with the tools they need to learn, grow, develop, and lead. Our supporters can witness the value of INJAZ Al-Arab and its tangible impact as we together create future entrepreneurs, business leaders, and a skilled and talented workforce.