WBC Willy Brandt Center Jerusalem



Team

Yeliz Tolan: She is one of the two German project coordinators within the WBC. She is working with the German Jusos, the Israeli Young Meretz and Young Labor and the Palestinian Fateh Youth Organisation. Yeliz graduated in communication and political science. She is also a qualified civil peace servant focusing on conflict transformation. Her main interest is to develop a culture of critical political thinking among young people.
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Raana Gräsle: She is coordinating the regional project of the IFM-SEI within the WBC. She is working with youth movements, especially the IYU, the NOV, HaShomer HaTzair, Ajyal, the PRCS and HaMahanot HaOlim. She is also responsible for contacts to the Socialist Youth of Germany – Die Falken. Before joining the team in Jerusalem she worked as educational officer in an educational centre in Germany, being responsible for international non-formal political education with activists from youth organizations. Raana believes that people can make a change, and that education is a main instrument for changing current society.
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Cheb M. Kammerer: He is the Center's art director and event coordinator. Cheb organizes the Red Lounge, film screenings and exhibitions. He is an artist, primarily working with video and experimental film. Currently he is developing and implementing local social art- and media projects, focusing on community building and civil society strengthening.
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Suzana Malesevic is the Center's accountant. She is also qualified as Civil Peace Servant focusing on conflict transformation. Suzanna is developing and implementing neighborhood projects with women and youth in Silwan, a conflict-riddled neighboorhood in East-Jerualem.

Liad Levy-Mousan: He attends to the contacts to Mischmeret Tse’irah shel Ha'Avoda (Young Labour). Liad is responsible for the political project and event management. Liad is studying Political Science and Philosophy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Nimala Kharoufeh: She stays in contact withShabeebet Fateh (Young Fateh). She is responsible for the political project and event management. Nimala graduated in social work and psychology at the Bethlehem University. Her primary interest is to strengthen the role of women in politics.

Adeeb Salim: He is also responsible for the contacts to Shabeebet Fateh (Young Fateh) and for the political project and event management. He graduated in developmental cooperation. His primary interest is to strengthen the political participation of young Palestinians.

Tal Shahar: He attends to the contacts to Young Meretz-Yahad. Tal is responsible for the political project and event management. His primary interest is to develop a network of Israeli left wing and social-democratic politicians and activists and international cooperation under the umbrella of IUSY. He is the coordinator of Young Meretz-Yahad in Jerusalem.

Margaret Kirreh: She is responsible for the center management. Margaret is a trained pedagogic. Her primary interest is offering youth new perspectives and to empower women to stand up for their rights.

Tobias Pietsch: He fulfils his alternative civilian service in the Center. Tobias supports the team in all issues, is responsible for the homepage and is also keeping in touch with the German Jusos.
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07.01.2009, 10:01