About Aljude

We start with people… and change starts with them

We believe everyone has energy inside them, and our role is to give them the chance and the tools to take off.

Since Aljude was founded in 2000, we have turned ideas into practical initiatives that open the door for young people, teachers and creators to take part in making change.

We don't offer ready-made solutions. We build capacity, provide tools and create partnerships that help individuals and communities keep going and make their own impact.

About Aljude

What We've Achieved Together

Many milestones, accumulated experience, and results on the ground we are proud of.

Years of Work
25
Projects & Initiatives
22
Community Partners
500

Our Values

What Guides Our Work

Simple values we hold on to in every idea, every project and every partnership.

Our Team

The Heart That Drives Aljude

Four people formed the heart of Aljude, together with a larger team that turns ideas into action every day.

We believe in our wings

Our Journey

From one idea to the next… a 25-year story

We started with one project, then came another idea, and after that dozens of ideas and experiments. Some succeeded and lasted, and some taught us important lessons. And we still believe the simplest ideas can open doors to big opportunities.

  1. 2000

    Aljude Founded

    The start of a journey to turn ideas into impactful community work.

  2. 2000

    Children's Drawings Project

    A space that took children's creativity from paper to the world.

  3. 2008

    Hikmat Road Safety

    Practical initiatives to protect lives and make roads safer.

  4. 2010

    Maydan – Business Incubator

    Speeding entrepreneurial ideas from concept to market.

  5. 2010

    Safer Playgrounds

    Football matches brought neighbourhoods together, with safe play as the goal.

  6. 2010

    New Think

    Real stories took the stage to spark new ideas for thousands.

  7. 2011

    Sherketna

    An entrepreneurial experience that takes students from the classroom to the world of projects.

  8. 2012

    Warshetna

    Practical skills that help young people produce and create new opportunities.

  9. 2012

    Meqdam – Environment

    Entrepreneurial ideas led by students to tackle environmental challenges.

  10. 2014

    Maqadna

    Turning old school chairs into a chance to learn, work and take part.

  11. 2015

    Fikrezyon Platform

    Arabic content that opens the door to curiosity, inspiration and learning.

  12. 2016

    Hikmat Leaders

    A hands-on program to build leadership, drive and influence.

  13. 2017

    Mish Mustaheel

    Community ideas compete to become workable solutions.

  14. 2018

    Sonbola

    Planting entrepreneurship in schools so challenges become projects.

  15. 2018

    Mind Gym

    A space for mind games and building a more flexible mindset ready for change.

  16. 2019

    Hikmat Culture

    Culture and the arts as part of school and community life.

  17. 2021

    Hikmat Culture – Schools

    Cultural and arts clubs that give students room to discover and express their talents.

  18. 2022

    Meqdam – Entrepreneurship

    Unlocking the entrepreneur in school students through experience and challenge.

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