Salam Al – Nukta

Justice Innovation Project Officer

Throughout my upbringing in Syria, the 12 years of the Syria Crisis opened my eyes to the remarkable role of entrepreneurship as a survival mechanism. Hence, the growing passion for using entrepreneurship as a primary tool to advance communities. Having been an entrepreneur myself, I believe in the unprecedented power of young people in bringing positive change if they are given the right opportunity. My role at HiiL enables me to contribute to empowering young people in changing their fate by facilitating innovative access to justice.

Salam Al-Nukta has transitioned to the role of Innovation Officer after serving for a year as the Justice Accelerator Project Officer at HiiL. In her new role, Salam is responsible for exploring innovative markets and identifying trends and opportunities within the justice ecosystem for entrepreneurs.

Salam holds an MSc in Innovation and Strategy, which aligns perfectly with her passion for fostering out-of-the-box ideas and empowering young people to address social issues through entrepreneurial tools.

Over the past decade, Salam has worn many hats in her quest to discover her true professional identity. Her most notable achievement is founding ChangeMakers, a startup aimed at reducing the gender gap in Syria’s tech industry. In addition to her entrepreneurial work, she has collaborated with international NGOs, including the UN and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she supported Orange Corners’ strategic programming in the Middle East, as well as with TEDx.

When not engaged in projects at HiiL, Salam is often taking a new course, learning a new language, or seeking out her next adventure. Although cooking is not her strongest suit, she enjoys preparing Syrian dishes for others, viewing it as a wonderful opportunity to share her culture.

Contact info

salam.alnukta@hiil.org
+31 70 762 0700
+31 63 9025959