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Nour Shehadeh

SHARING THOUGHTFUL WORDS

TO MOVE THE WORLD FORWARD

“What made my experience with FAO memorable was the realization that my attention
to detail would directly impact how UN guidance reached policymakers and practitioners
across the Arab world,” says Nour Shehadeh, who served as an Online Volunteer with the UN
Food Systems Coordination Hub.

She translated documents into Arabic, including one explaining how coalitions support food
94 systems transformation and the Sustainable Development Goals. “What I enjoyed most was
contributing to global food security efforts by making critical UN knowledge accessible to
Arabic-speaking stakeholders,” she explained. “I also appreciated collaborating with a team
to ensure accuracy and clarity in the translation.”

The experience deepened her appreciation for how precise language can advance
international development, even from afar. “It reinforced why I volunteer: to use my skills
where they're needed most, no matter how small the role may seem.”

It also left a lasting impression on her: “Volunteering became part of my identity–I'm currently
serving as a UN Volunteer Contributions Associate Officer with UNRWA. These experiences
taught me that meaningful change often happens through consistent, behind-the-scenes Nour Shehadeh, Online Volunteer from Jordan.
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contributions.”

Whether translating, proofreading or offering quiet support, Nour’s work reflects a deep
commitment to service, and a belief that words, thoughtfully shared, can move the world
forward.