Samar Hashish

Samar Hashish is a dedicated Program Manager with extensive experience in youth advocacy and education. Currently serving as Program Manager of Education at VHTO since May 2025, Samar previously held positions at Humanity in Action and BKB | Het Campagnebureau. From March 2018 to July 2023, Samar was involved with Amnesty International The Netherlands as a Project Officer, focusing on research, monitoring, and evaluation within youth programs. With a solid foundation in pedagogical sciences, including two master's degrees from the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and a bachelor's degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam, Samar has demonstrated a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity through various educational roles. Additionally, experience includes participation in an Excellence Master Program and involvement with peer education initiatives at organizations such as Giving Back Nederland and Diversion.