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Organization : Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED) Headquarters:  Egypt Impact Region: Middle East and North Africa Focus: Environmental sustainability SDGs: 4, 11, 13Ghada Ahmadein is Program Manager at the Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED), where she leads initiatives that strengthen civil society engagement in sustainable development. With more than 18 years’ experience in communications, networking and partnership building, Ghada has worked extensively with civil society organizations, international agencies, governments and local authorities. Her professional background spans sustainable development, climate change, water management and disaster risk reduction. Since joining RAED, Ghada has helped empower Arab civil society organizations to participate effectively in policy dialogues on sustainability and environmental protection. Ghada Ahmadein Organization : Beyond100K Headquarters: USA Impact Region: North America Focus: STEM Education SDGs: 4, 8, 10Talia Milgrom-Elcott is the Founder and Executive Director of Beyond100K, a US-based organization tackling the STEM teacher shortage through collaboration and diversity-driven innovation. With over a decade of leadership in education reform, she has built cross-sector coalitions uniting schools, non-profits and corporations to strengthen STEM teaching. Talia’s work centres on building a future where every student – regardless of background – has access to excellent STEM education led by a diverse, well-supported teaching force. Talia Milgrom‑Elcott Credit: Beyond100K Schwab Foundation 2026 Awardees and Impact Report 37