Who We Are
Our Team
Burcu Gökçek
Burcu was born in Istanbul in 1986 , she brings an extensive corporate experience to our team. she has been working as a Strategy Trainer since 2015, delivering seminars globally across multiple countries as well as throughout Turkey.
Following the outbreak of genocide , she has been actively engaged in community initiatives supporting Palestine, with special focus on Gaza. she volunteers extensively to spread awareness and amplify truth about the humanitarian situation through advocacy work.
burcugokcek@hotmail.com
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Gülru Sapmaz
Gülru was Born in Gaziantep in 1976, she completed her primary and secondary education in Tekirdağ. She attended Şehremini High School in Istanbul and pursued her undergraduate studies in Philosophy at Uludağ University in Bursa. Later, she earned a degree in International Trade and worked extensively in this field for many years.
Since 2018, she has served as a Strategy Trainer, conducting seminars both internationally and across Turkey. She is a mother of one.
Following the outbreak of war, she initiated community-driven efforts supporting Palestine, with a focus on Gaza. During the second phase of the conflict, she met Muhammad Hamada and actively joined the Aid Gaza team. She remains a dedicated member today, working tirelessly with all her strength for Gaza’s cause.
Mahmoud Hamada
Mahmoud Hamada is from Palestine, he’s Experienced Humanitarian Leader: Computer science graduate with 20+ years managing complex relief/development programs, specializing in Humanitarian Aid, Resilience, and diverse sectors (cash, food security, WASH, etc.).
Proven Management & Results: Managed multi-million USD budgets (50+ sub-grantees), large teams (up to 25 staff), consistently achieving goals in challenging environments. Expert in fundraising, grants, M&E, and partnership building.
Current Advocacy Focus (2019-Present): As PNGO Advocacy Coordinator, develops evidence-based materials, builds member capacity, represents in clusters, and advocates for aid localization.
Program Leadership at NPA (2015-2019): Managed all NPA Palestine programs/projects, acted as Country Director, handled risk/security, developed strategies/proposals, and managed donor reporting.
Senior Leadership Experience: Previously served as Acting NPA Country Director (2013), with full operational, security, and representational responsibilities.
Core Strengths: Passionate leader skilled in team motivation, training, networking, advocacy, and navigating complex humanitarian contexts.
Contact: mahamada@gmail.com
Mohammed Hamada
Mohammed Hamada is from Gaza – Palestine! it makes me very happy to help people because I feel their agony, being displaced or far from home. My goal on this page is to help needy people of Gaza to lessen their suffering and to spread a little hope so that they realize that they are not alone and that there are people who think of them.
I hope that you can also participate and be a reason for someone’s smile.Â
Contact: i@mhamada.ru
