Nidaa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Master’s in Conflict Research, Management, and Resolution, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She has been active in variety of social and political movements and organizations aimed at promoting Palestinian and women’s rights. Nidaa worked as project manager at Baladna from 2013 to 2015 and served on the board for one year before becoming Director in July, 2017

Saja completed her Bachelor’s degree in Media and Political Science at the University of Haifa where she also earned a Master’s degree in Media. She has been involved in a variety of Palestinian civil society organizations and is active in her community

Weaam earned his Bachelor’s degree in Law and his Master’s in Political Science from the University of Haifa. In addition to his work at Baladna, Weaam is an independent researcher with MADAR – Palestinian Center for Israeli Studies in Ramallah and Mada al-Carmel – The Arab Center for Applied Social Research in Haifa 

Maria obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Philosophy from the University of Haifa. She is an artist, photographer, and activist. Prior to joining Baladna, she worked as an art curator at Beit Hagefen Gallery, the coordinator of Fattoush Gallery, and an instructor at Hebrew University. She is a member of Activestills Collective and is currently shooting a documentary and pursuing a Master’s degree in documentary cinema at Tel Aviv University

Khalil completed his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Political Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem where he also earned his Master’s in Anthropology and Sociology. Prior to joining Baladna’s staff, Khalil volunteered with the organization as a youth leader. He has also been active in a variety of youth, political, and social movements across the region and in Jerusalem and the West Bank

Activist, Lecturer at Hebrew University, and Coordinator of the Women and Gender Studies Program at Mada al-Carmel

Activist and Lawyer

Activist and Master's Student

Activist and Medical Doctor

Activist and Business Owner

Engineer at an Environmental Development Company 

Political and Social Activist and Nurse