Hala Abdelnour [ 10/Feb/14 ]

Post date: Feb 9, 2014 8:50:54 AM

Jerry Guirguis interview Hala Abdelnour, Live-to-air on 96.5FM – Egyptian radio program [ 10^th February 2014, Melbourne-Australia ].

6:45pm - Our 2^nd special guest is Hala Abdelnour,

Hala Abdlenour, with Psychology and Social Work degrees from Melbourne University, Co-founded the Melbourne University Arabic Culture Club and was elected President for 3 consecutive years.

In 2003 she was selected to represent Arabic youths on the Victorian Arabic Social Services (VASS) Committee of Management.

Worked as a Drug & Alcohol Counsellor and community development coordinator

In 2005, Hala was awarded Victorian Multicultural Ambassador for the 15-25 age group and in 2009 she graduated as a Vincent Fairfax Fellow.

In 2012 she moved to Doha Qatar for work as events manager.

Hi & Welcome …,

Q1] ...........What type of work do you do

Working with communities in tackling social and racial tensions and enhancing Australia’s image as a world leading nation on diversity issues.

Q2] .......... Do you belong to any social justice group and

what do you advocate

Since 2004 she has been the Director of Global Echo Consultants & Trainers, which was established to work alongside various communities in Australia and overseas to strengthen the voice of those who are often silenced.

Q3]............what’s your messages

On community politics and cross-cultural trends with a focus on migrant / refugee issues, gender equality and interfaith dialogue.

Young people growing up in Australia battling with dual cultural identities

Q4]............How does social media help with your objectives

Would you prefer to demonstrate on social media or out on the streets

Jerry Guirguis

Presenter

96.5FM – Egyptian radio show

0400 718 817

www.innerfm.org.au

studio : 03 9457 1718

CD copy of this interview can be requested by email to: [ Jerry.Guirguis@gmail.com ]