We have an accumulated experience of over 50 years in humanitarian aid and social development.

Our Team

Jamal Hashweh
Founder and Director

Jamal Hashweh is a seasoned international leader with 46 years compassion work and leadership experience, having served in 70 counties. Jamal was born and raised in Jordan, thus fully understanding the local history and culture. After graduating the University of Jordan in 1978, he chose to leave a promising career in accounting to pursue development and compassion work. Presently, he serves as CEO of Refuge Cities Network (RCN). Jamal is a musician and composer. His hobbies include basketball and swimming. He and his wife, Suzan, have been happily married since 1985, and have been blessed with three children: Fadi , Philip and Jane. They have two grandchildren, Jamal and Felicity.

Suzan Hashweh
Counsellor and Human Development

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Suzan Fakhouri Hashweh served in social work in the Middle East for over 20 years. Her passion is to see the team at RCN being developed and operating at full capacity. She holds a degree in business administration and theological education. Suzan is married to Jamal and they have three children and two grandchildren.

Raed Al-Seryani
Program Coordinator

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Raed has a background in information technology. He worked as a sales man in one of the companies. At the same time, he was praying and thinking about moving on to full-time ministry. And the Lord opened for him the opportunity to serve with Jamal Hashweh in 2014.

He loves to visit refugees and spend time with them. He loves field service such as implementing various projects, campaigns and events in the field.

He has been married for five years and he has two children David and Peter.

Sue Ferguson
US Teams Coordinator

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Sue’s experience serving on teams spans 24 years in various countries around the world. Her desire is to ensure the teams experience is fulfilling, memorable and well spent. Sue is married with three adult children who have also served on teams. Sue, and her husband Bill, have owned and managed a home improvement business for the past 17 years. She enjoys kayaking and spending quiet moments on the water’s edge.