The people of AMANA
People make
the network.
Nine volunteers took the first step. Our pioneers helped set the direction. Everyone who joins helps build AMANA.
You can help build it too
The beginning · November 2025
The nine at
the first table.
Nine volunteers from across Belgium got AMANA started. They shared one belief: the network must be able to keep growing, even without them.
Saïd Al Farisi
Fouad Azarkan
Fouad Azza
Youssef Ben Seddik
Brahim Boujida
Karim Bouziani
Hichame Chenik
Fouad Kichauat
Hadil Zghibat
Chapter One · 23 April 2026
Our pioneers.
Here from the start.
They came to Antwerp and shared their ideas, experiences and honest feedback. They helped shape the network we are building together today.
Revisit Chapter One
AMANA's pioneers
- Abdellatif El Boudaati
- Alperen Aslan
- Amine Sbai
- Badria Haouari
- Chakir Marchouh
- Farah Ridane
- Farid Cherroud
- Hamza Chaaban
- Hanan Challouki
- Hassan Haddouchi
- Ilyesse Maouan
- Ish Ait Hamou
- Jihad Van Puymbroeck
- Karim Cherroud
- Karima Ari
- Najib Bardid
- Najim Amri
- Naziha El Handoussi
- Nima Chitgar
- Omar Aberkane
- Saïd El Majdoub
- Sana Sellami
- Siham Boukhlal
- Soukaina Bouddount
- Sven Marinus
- Yassin El Abdellati
- Youssef Afkir
- Zelfa Madhloum
- Zoubir Mzali
A shared belief
Our ambassador.
“The most valuable legacy we can leave our children is a close and strong community.”
Ish Ait Hamou · pioneer and ambassador of AMANA
Help build AMANA
There is room
for your story too.
Get to know the network or discover how you can contribute. At your own pace, in your own way.