About the Collective

Together, we examine what it means to ‘do good’ in the world. We critically reflect on international claims to alleviate human suffering, reduce inequality, ensure the protection of human rights, to prevent and respond to the ‘scourge of war’, and to ensure the ‘dignity and worth’ of all people (ref. Charter of the United Nations).

Our collective is working through the challenges, dilemmas, contradictions and distortions that accompany the moral imperative of international engagement.

We consider how we know about violence, suffering and inequality and how we act.

We are working together to mobilize our power and our privilege towards justice and dignity for all.

Our Members

  • I'm a Muslim, Arab, Egyptian woman shaped by the transformative energy of the Arab Spring. Witnessing how people could come together to reclaim space, voice, and dignity sparked something in me—a belief in the power of collective action and co-creation to drive meaningful, lasting change. That moment wasn’t just political—it was deeply personal. It led me to a life committed to development work.

    For over eight years, I’ve worked in the socio-economic development sector across Egypt, the MENA region, and parts of Africa. I specialize in market systems development because I believe the dominant model of direct interventions is fundamentally flawed. It often reinforces dependency rather than supporting people to thrive on their own terms. My work is grounded in a deep commitment to systems thinking—seeking out root causes, shifting dynamics, and building something that lasts. I’ve worked as a researcher, project manager, MEL specialist, proposal writer, business development advisor, and partnerships facilitator. Each role gave me the chance to engage with problems differently, to ask better questions, and to connect to my deeper goal: helping shape systems that are more just, inclusive, and responsive.

    Still, this work isn’t easy. The war in Gaza and the crisis in Sudan left a mark on me. They reminded me how broken our systems are, how fragile progress can be, and how easy it is to feel lost in the face of injustice. But they also grounded me in something deeper—a need to keep going, to keep building, to stay human. That’s why I joined the Everyday Actions Collective: because I believe that even small acts, done with intention and heart, can shift the world a little closer to the one we need.

    Outside of work, I live for connection—to people, to land, to stories. I’m a family girl through and through: married to the most loving husband, sister to two incredible brothers and the kindest sister-in-law, daughter to parents who taught me to follow my convictions and always lead with goodness. I carry my late grandparents in my prayers and cherish the presence of my grandmother, whose love and wisdom ground me.

    Nature is where I find peace. Hiking is a spiritual practice for me—one that humbles, heals, and reconnects me. I’m also a dog person, a traveler, and someone who feels most alive walking paths carved by ancient civilizations. I’ve lived my whole life in Egypt, relocated for a short while in Geneva, and traveled through India, Liberia, Tunisia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Georgia. These experiences remind me that we are all part of something much bigger—woven across time, place, and purpose.

    I don’t claim to have all the answers. But I know I’m good at what I do, and I know I’m here for the long run. My work is how I stay connected to hope, to purpose, and to the belief that change is possible—especially when we choose to build it together.

  • Spending the rest of my life learning from, with, and in service to other beings.

  • Recovering humanitarian, privileged activist, diehard believer that we could do things differently.