Dr. Nedal Rashed Al-Jayousi is a passionate peace educator, the founder of the only Conflict Resolution Program in Palestine, and the author of the only Peace Education manual, which has been taught in several Palestinian schools. He was awarded the prestigious Mount Zion Award in 2009 by Dormitio-Abtei for his outstanding contributions as a leading educator in rapprochement and conflict resolution.
Dr. Jayousi serves as the Head of the Higher Education Reform Committee and the Country Representative for the Palestinian European Cooperation in Palestine. He is also a member of the Steering Committee for the President’s Higher Council of Innovation and Excellence. With extensive experience and numerous publications across various educational disciplines, Dr. Jayousi is recognized as a thought leader in the field.
In addition, Dr. Jayousi is the honorary board head of 12 private educational institutions, NGOs, and CBOs in Palestine and the region. He previously held key roles as the Regional Director of the Palestinian Reform Fund at the Prime Minister’s Office and the Regional Director of the Capacity Building Program across 13 countries.