Ameera Ahmad

Ameera Ahmad

Translator & journalist. at freelance

TED Speaker
TED Attendee
Gaza, Palestine
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About Ameera

I am a…

Journalist, Muslim, Parent

Bio

Ameera Ahmead is a freelance journalist . She has been working as a translator and producer professionally since 2003 with a variety of international magazines and T.V channels such as 24 T.V ,Al-Jazeera T.V ,NOS T.V and Radio , der Spiegel magazine, Shtern ,Washington Post ,the Guardian, NewsWeek ,CNN ,the Guardian and Observer, among others. She has also worked as a correspondent for a local Radio station, an advocacy resource person for disabled children, a volunteer in youth children and environment programs, a manager of public relations Decampment , and a trainer with the Ministry of Youth and Sport. Ameera has a BA degree in English Literature. She's an active member in the General Union of Cultural Centers (GUCC) and the Youth Union Bailment.

I'm passionate about

The first thing I'm passionate about is knowing and making friendships with new people all the time. I love bringing others in what I have to do, listen to their stories and what they have to say. I'm also passionate about old buildings and architectural sites and different cultures and civilizations, that's why I dream of going in a trip to Europe . Another passion of mine is traveling since it's a learning experience and it enlightens and brightens your mind and mentality. My children, husband, family, and friends are the most people I'm passionate about.

An idea worth spreading

Nothing can get in the way of a woman's dream but herself.

Areas of expertise

journalism, project management, Translation

The TED story

The hurdles and difficulties I face as a female journalist and fixer in a conservative society like Gaza.

Things you might not know

People don't know I'm good at interior and fashion designing, embroidery and landscaping.