Ismael Hammoudi
Ismael Hammoudi (CAS’14) of Brooklyn, N.Y., writes, “Since graduating from BU, I have taught K–12 students in Cambodia, worked in refugee education in the New Jersey/New York area, and worked in operations at a charter school that serves vulnerable populations in south Brooklyn. These experiences have led me to commit myself to fighting for education equality throughout the world for the rest of my life. I believe strongly that every student deserves high-quality education, and that education is the most powerful weapon to combat inequality.” Ismael is a global advocate with Mama Hope, an NGO that partners with local organizations on sustainable development projects. “I have committed to supporting Flying Kites, an education NGO in Njabini, Kenya. Flying Kites provides a high-quality, holistic education as well as food and housing to local students while also running training programs for local public school teachers,” he says. “In October, I will be going to Njabini to oversee the enrollment of 60 new students and to monitor the effectiveness of all academic programs. I have pledged to raise $20,000 for Flying Kites, and would love the support of the Boston University alumni community.” Contact Ismael for more information at ishhammoudi@gmail.com.
From the Fall 2018 issue.