Hanan Abdelhamid (Om Waddah)
Hanan Abdelhamid serves as a Trustee of Sawaeid and contributes to the charity’s overall governance, strategic direction, and oversight in accordance with the duties set out by the UK Charity Commission.
As a trustee, she is collectively responsible for ensuring that Sawaeid:
- As a trustee, she is collectively responsible for ensuring that Sawaeid:
- Complies with its governing document and relevant laws and regulations
- Manages its resources responsibly
- Acts with reasonable care and skill
- Is accountable and transparent in all its activities
Ms. Abdelhamid brings professional expertise in journalism and public communication, with particular strength in ethical messaging, accountability-focused discourse, and safeguarding-sensitive storytelling. Her experience supports the Board in overseeing how the charity communicates with beneficiaries, donors, partners, and the wider public, ensuring that communications are accurate, respectful, and aligned with the charity’s values.
She contributes to strategic discussions by offering insight into public trust, reputation management, and crisis communications, helping ensure that Sawaeid maintains confidence among stakeholders while protecting the dignity and safety of those it serves.
In her role, Ms. Abdelhamid supports good governance by:
• Participating actively in board meetings and decision-making
• Contributing to risk awareness and mitigation, particularly in communications and safeguarding
• Supporting transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership
• Acting in the best interests of the charity at all times
Her trusteeship reflects Sawaeid’s commitment to strong governance, responsible public engagement, and leadership that places integrity and beneficiary welfare at the centre of all decisions.


