Hadeel Salameh
Hadeel Salameh, a Palestinian refugee and mother of four from Jerash’s Gaza Camp, spent over a decade cooking in her home kitchen while navigating the challenges of refugee life. With her education cut short and employment opportunities limited, her dream of professional growth seemed distant—until she joined the Youth Entrepreneurial Pathways for Resilience program, supported by the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund.
Each day, Hadeel traveled from Gaza Camp to the Jerash Vocational Training Center, where she gained hands-on pastry skills, business training, and life skills that boosted her confidence and independence. She mastered modern techniques, learned to cost and market traditional recipes, and discovered that her potential extended far beyond her circumstances.
“For six hours each day, I wasn’t just a refugee mother—I was a student, a chef, a businesswoman. This diploma is my key out of the cage.” — Hadeel
Hadeel’s journey shows that with determination, practical training, and the right support, young women in challenging contexts can transform their lives, achieve professional success, and create opportunities for their families.
