Fyras Mawazini has been the Director of International Development for SOS MEDITERRANEE since the summer of 2023. Although he helped found SOS MEDITERRANEE in 2015 and has volunteered since, he recently joined the executive team to lead its International Development efforts. In his current role, he focuses on strengthening and expanding SOS MEDITERRANEE’s position as a prominent international humanitarian maritime organization on the global stage.
With over 27 years of work experience, primarily at the international level, Fyras has dedicated most of his career to working with international NGOs and foundations in various countries across Africa and the Middle East. For more than 15 years, he led numerous humanitarian missions in diverse conflict zones in East Africa and the Middle East on behalf of international NGOs. Then, over the past 12 years, he has provided support and guidance for the implementation of development programs addressing the social challenges of youth, actively contributing to fostering positive social impact. Throughout his career, he has played a vital role in advancing the dynamism of civil society organizations and their capacity to bring about positive change.
His diverse assignments have led him to reside in various African countries and the MENA region, affording him profound insights into the transformations of civil societies and enabling him to cultivate essential networks of partners. Fyras holds a Master’s degree in International Relations with a specialization in Development Studies from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland.
