Introducing myself and my journal: Emp

About Me:
I have a successful record of accomplishment and experience in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the development of remote and disadvantaged communities.
I served at the National ICT Training Strategy in Syria, under a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Communication and Technology in Syria and the UNDP / Syria Office (2004). The initiative included launched of many Telecentres and ICT programs, such as Rural Knowledge Network “Reefnet project ", Blind Telecenters, Rural Mobile Computer Training (E-BAG) and ICT for the development of disadvantaged communities, its impact on scientific and socio-economic development.
I have contributed in many national, regional, global initiatives. and currently works at Syrian Telecentres project, "Territory Executive".
I am currently the Executive Secretary of Knowledge Hubs for Disadvantaged Communities in UN-ESCWA Region since (2009)."But I am working as a Volunteering Work"
I am responsible for many full staff –time and volunteers who report to me directly.
Also, I am currently Regional Community Coordinator (RCC), Middle East and North Africa Network at Telecentre.org Foundation. www.telecentre.org
I have assisting the Reefnet project for launching new initiatives such as writing the project document national, proposals, budgets, plan and …etc.
I am founder and chairman of Studies Centre for Handicapped Research, (SCHR) organization, SCHR work to help and development all the persons with disabilities to use Assistive Technology and ICT.
I am also responsible about developing rural communities through ICT in Middle East and North Africa (TC-MENA) region and participated in Eastern Africa telecentres, OIC countries and IOR-ARC movement.
I hold a master degree in engineering from University of Aleppo, Syria. In addition, as well as a depth studies in Information and Communication Technology.
I have written many books & articles in Telecentre magazine, newsletters and programs in ICT for development persons with disabilities and disadvantaged communities.
I hold several training and workshops certificates from different organization such as UNDP, ESCWA, Telecentre.org Foundation, World Arab links, Universities, NGOs and Institutes such as leadership community development certificate for PwDs.

My Passions:
Regional Community Coordinator- MENA Network

My Challenges:
Capacity building and empowerment of women through ICTs in Disadvantaged Communities

My Vision for the Future:
Support of disabled women through ICTs in disadvantaged communities

My Areas of Expertise:
Capacity Buildind and ICT for Development