Waleed Abu Nada

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**BIO**

Waleed has gained global recognition as a supporter of youth in disadvantaged communities. He was the first ever Arab recipient of the prestigious Filippas Engel award in 2018. Waleed also regularly delivers workshops with youth across the world aiming to spread his vision of social inclusion through entrepreneurship and innovation.

Young Leader - Waleed Abu Nada project

**Project description**

The Champ Camp is an Olympic Weightlifting school with a mission to build champions for life. It aims to empower and positively develop the youth of Al-Baqa’a Refugee Camp in Jordan by providing life skills and supporting them on an athletic, social and educational level. The sports-based programmes provide Palestinian refugee youth with meaningful opportunities to engage with their society. The project has given birth to the largest women’s weightlifting team in the history of the Arab world and aspires to continue breaking barriers through sport.

**Social/Web**

Website: **<a href="http://www.thechampcampjo.com/" target="_blank">www.thechampcampjo.com</a>**  
Facebook: **<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheChampCampJO" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheChampCampJO</a>**  
Instagram: **<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thechampcampjo/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thechampcampjo/</a>**  
LinkedIn: **<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-champ-camp" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-champ-camp</a>**