صِلة - Silaa

You’re worth it

لأنك تستحقين

Syrian Professional Women Network

Silaa - صلة means Connect in Arabic

Who We Are

We are a collective of independent Syrian women professionals dedicated to fostering connections, supporting our communities, and advocating positive change. Our mission includes:

  • Creating a dynamic network of skilled Syrian women professionals to provide support, resources and expertise.

  • Building bridges between the Syrian women professionals and wider communities to provide support and expertise 

  • Create revenue opportunities for the network and its members by promoting our collective and individual skills

Our Vision

To create a unified and empowered Syrian professional community that bridges peace, equity, and sustainable development .

Our Mission

To harness our collective expertise, values, and resources to foster community resilience, advocate for equity, and contribute meaningfully to the well-being of our communities .

Core Values

  • Peace: Promoting harmony and understanding in all our actions.

  • Justice: Ensuring fairness and advocating for the rights of all individuals.

  • Freedom: Upholding the right to self-expression and autonomy.

  • Transparency: Committing to open and honest communication.

  • Respect: Valuing diversity and treating everyone with dignity.

How We Work

Our network operates as a multifaceted interconnected hub consisting of technocratic teams dedicated to delivering impactful solutions through collective expertise. We focus on serving three key stakeholders:

  1. Strengthening the knowledge and capacity within our network.

  2. Providing support to empower and improve our members and our communities . 

  3. Extend our networks with other national and international bodies and organizations and collaborate with similar minded groups and individuals.

Silaa Governance Structure has a hybrid model:

  • A Core Leadership Team (5-7 members) handling overall strategy and decision-making.

  • Advisory Board of professionals (5-10) who offer expertise but don’t handle daily operations.

  • Executive team: Manage the administration and the operation of the network.

  • Working Groups (Members)  focused on specific initiatives (e.g., policy advocacy, mentorship, fundraising, Training..).

Membership:

Membership of the Syrian Women Professional Network (Silaa) is extended to every Syrian woman professional, business owner, consultant, activist, Artist and/or decision maker who lives inside Syria or outside.

Members are divided into three tiers based on their goals and expectations from the Network.

  • General Members: Individuals participating in programs and networking. 

  • Business Members: Entrepreneurs or professionals contributing financially or in-kind.

  • Honorary Members: Individuals recognized for exceptional contributions to Silaa' mission.

Network management and Administration:

Our Network is powered by Ruba’s Circle Social Enterprise, however, it has its governance and policies and code of conduct.

Our goal is to strengthen the network core and to become a completely self managed by its own members.

Fees are handled for now by Ruba’s Circle treasury until the Network establishes its own treasury.

Fees Allocation:

The annual fees are dedicated to administrating the Network and maintaining the fluency by the Network Animator who is hired by the Network leadership general committee and compensated through the fees.

How to be a new member?

Please submit your membership application here

Pay your fees . You can pay an annual fee of $100 USD or monthly $10 USD.

Or you can donate money or in-kind to support our network. connect with us at admin@rubascircle.ca

Why to join Silaa?

• Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded Syrian women professionals, industry leaders, and potential mentors.

• Professional Development: Participate in skill-building workshops, leadership training, and career coaching.

• Mentorship Program: Gain guidance from experienced professionals who can support your career and personal growth.

• Advocacy & Representation: Be part of a community advocating for policies and opportunities that benefit Syrian women professionals.

• Job & Business Opportunities: Access job postings, entrepreneurship resources, and funding opportunities.

• Recognition & Visibility: Highlight your professional achievements through Silaa’s network, events, and platforms.

• Community Support: Engage in discussions, cultural events, and well-being initiatives designed to support Syrian women in their careers and personal lives.

This page is a live document that will keep evolving according to the network needs.

صِلة - شبكة المهنيات السوريات

من نحن

نحن مجموعة من المهنيات السوريات المستقلات و الملتزمات ببناء الروابط، دعم مجتمعاتنا، والمناصرة من أجل التغيير الإيجابي. وتشمل أهدافنا:

  • بناء جسور التواصل بين السوريات المهنيات في جمبع أنحاء العالم لتعزيز التعاون والاحترام المتبادل.

  • إنشاء شبكة ديناميكية من المهنيات ذوي الكفاءة لدعم بعضنا ومجتمعاتنا وتقديم الدعم المتبادل.

  • تقديم الدعم الحيوي: تشكيل مجموعات عمل لتوفير المساعدات وتبادل الخبرات والموارد الضرورية لدعم الشبكة .

  • الدفاع عن حقوقنا: إيصال أصوات الأفراد والمجموعات المهمشة إلى صناع القرار لدفع التغيير المنهجي.

رؤيتنا

إنشاء مجتمع من النساء العاملات متمكن يكون جسراً للسلام والعدالة والتنمية المستدامة لسوريا وباقي المجتمعات

رسالتنا

تسخير خبراتنا الجماعية وقيمنا ومواردنا لتعزيز صمود المجتمع، والدفاع عن المساواة، والمساهمة بشكل ملموس في رفاه السوريين داخلها وخارجها.

قيمنا الأساسية

السلام: تعزيز الانسجام والتفاهم في جميع أعمالنا.

العدالة: ضمان الإنصاف والدفاع عن حقوق جميع الأفراد.

الحرية: دعم الحق في التعبير الذاتي والاستقلالية.

الشفافية: الالتزام بالتواصل المفتوح والصادق.

الاحترام: تقدير التنوع ومعاملة الجميع بكرامة.

طريقة عملنا

تعمل شبكتنا كنقطة تواصل مترابطة متعددة الأبعاد تتكون من فرق تقنيّة مكرسة لتقديم حلول مؤثرة من خلال الخبرات الجماعية

تعزيز المعرفة والقدرات داخل شبكتنا.
تقديم الدعم المخصص لتمكين وتحسين مجتمعاتنا ومؤسساتنا في مجتمعاتنا.
توسيع شبكاتنا مع الهيئات والمنظمات الوطنية والدولية الأخرى والتعاون مع المجموعات والأفراد ذوي الأفكار المماثلة.

هيكل الحوكمة

الهيكل الحوكمي لـ "صلة" يهدف إلى ضمان الهيكلية والمساءلة والاستدامة.

هيكل الحوكمة لـ "صلة" يعتمد على نموذج هجين:

فريق القيادة الأساسي (5-7 أعضاء) يدير الاستراتيجية العامة واتخاذ القرارات.

مجلس الاستشاري من المهنيين (5-10) يقدمون الخبرة ولكنهم لا يتعاملون مع العمليات اليومية.

الفريق التنفيذي: يدير الإدارة وتشغيل الشبكة.

مجموعات العمل (الأعضاء) تركز على مبادرات محددة (مثل: المناصرة السياسية، الإرشاد، جمع التبرعات، التدريب..).

كيف تنتسبين ل صِلة؟

أولا إذ يرجى ملئ الاستمارة التالية

ثانياً دفع الرسوم السنوية 100 دولار أمريكي أو 10 دولار أميركي في الشهر من خلال الرابط التالي إذا كنت تقيمين خارج سوريا أو في المخيمات

admin@rubascircle.ca أو من خلال التبرع المادي أو من خلال تقديم خدمات للشبكة يرجى التواصل معنا مباشره على الإيميل

فوائد العضوية

• فرص حصرية للتواصل: تواصلي مع محترفات سوريات يشبهنك، وقادة في مجالات مختلفة، وموجّهات قد يساعدنك في مسيرتك المهنية.

• التطوير المهني: شاركي في ورش عمل لتنمية المهارات، وتدريبات قيادية، وتوجيه مهني لتعزيز مسارك الوظيفي.

• برنامج الإرشاد: استفيدي من خبرة محترفات متمرسات يمكنهن دعم نموك المهني والشخصي.

• المناصرة والتمثيل: كوني جزءًا من مجتمع يسعى لتعزيز السياسات والفرص التي تدعم النساء السوريات المحترفات.

• فرص العمل وريادة الأعمال: احصلي على إمكانية الوصول إلى عروض العمل، وموارد ريادة الأعمال، وفرص التمويل.

• التقدير والظهور: أبرزي إنجازاتك المهنية من خلال شبكة صِلة، وفعالياتها، ومنصاتها.

• الدعم المجتمعي: انضمي إلى نقاشات، وفعاليات ثقافية، ومبادرات تهدف إلى دعم النساء السوريات في حياتهن المهنية والشخصية.

العربي في الأسفل

FAQs

  • Silaa is a professional network dedicated to empowering Syrian women professionals through mentorship, networking, and career development opportunities.



    • Syrian women professionals residing anywhere

    • Who consider themselves Syrian women 

    • Allies who support the mission of Silaa.

    • Organizations that wish to collaborate with and support Silaa.

  • Interested individuals can apply by completing the membership application form, which will be reviewed by the Silaa Membership Committee.

    • Free Exclusive networking events.

    • Professional development workshops.

    • Mentorship opportunities.

    • Speaker or sharing your skills opportunity 

    • Adding your services in our directory 

    • Speaker or trainer opportunity 

  • Yes, membership fees are determined annually. A sliding scale may be available for individuals facing financial hardship. please contact us @ admin@rubascircle.ca


  • Members can contribute by:

    • Actively participating in events and mentorship programs.

    • Sharing expertise and professional experiences with the community.

    • Volunteering in Silaa’s initiatives.

    • Share the network in your community 

    • Paying your fees

  • Organizations can collaborate by sponsoring events, offering mentorship opportunities, providing resources, or partnering on initiatives that align with Silaa’s mission.


  • Violations of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, including membership suspension or termination, depending on the severity of the issue.


  • For any inquiries, please contact us at admin@rubascircle.ca or visit our website https://www.rubascircle.ca/Silaa

الأسئلة الشائعة

  • صلة هي شبكة مهنية مكرسة لتمكين النساء السوريات المحترفات من خلال الإرشاد والتواصل وفرص التطوير المهني.


  • النساء السوريات المحترفات المقيمات في أي مكان في العالم.


  • مكن للأفراد المهتمين التقديم عن طريق ملء استمارة طلب العضوية، والتي ستتم مراجعتها من قبل لجنة العضوية في صلة .



    • فعاليات حصرية للتواصل المهني.

    • ورش عمل للتطوير المهني.

    • فرص الإرشاد والتوجيه.

    • نشر اسمك وخدماتك في موقعنا (directory)

    • فرص للمشاركة كمتحدثة أو مدربة


  • نعم، يتم تحديد رسوم العضوية سنويًا. قد تتوفر رسوم مخفضة للأفراد الذين يواجهون صعوبات مالية. يرجى التواصل معنا على الإيميل التالي: (Admin@rubascircle.ca)

    • المشاركة الفعالة في الفعاليات وبرامج.

    • مشاركة الخبرات المهنية مع الشبكة.

    • التطوع في مبادرات صلة .

    • دفع الرسوم السنوية

    • المساعدة بنشر الشبكة مع مجتمعك

  • يمكن للمنظمات التعاون من خلال رعاية الفعاليات، وتقديم فرص الإرشاد، وتوفير الموارد، أو الشراكة في المبادرات التي تتماشى مع سياسات صلة.


  • قد تؤدي انتهاكات مدونة السلوك المتفق عليها إلى اتخاذ إجراءات تأديبية، بما في ذلك تعليق أو إنهاء العضوية، اعتمادًا على مدى خطورة الانتهاك.



  • أي استفسارات، يرجى التواصل معنا عبر البريد الإلكتروني admin@rubascircle.ca



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Meet the Team

  • Ruba Bilal

    Ruba Bilal is a dedicated advocate, social entrepreneur, and change management expert with over 27 years of experience in feminist strategies, social justice, crisis management, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the founder of Ruba's Circle, a Canadian social enterprise specializing in systemic change within policies, processes, and procedures while prioritizing team well-being.

    Ruba has worked extensively with vulnerable communities, advocating for equity, mental health support, and the elimination of systemic barriers. Her work spans advocacy, awareness campaigns, talent development, and organizational transformation.

  • Ziva Rita Magritte

    Ziva Rita Magritte is a dedicated and multifaceted professional with expertise in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), Women's rights, Kurdish and Syrian politics, LGBTQI rights, Mental Health, and People at Risk. As a seasoned Qualitative Data Analyst, Trainer, Facilitator, Advocate, and Manager, Ziva has successfully managed collaborative projects, designed and implemented training programs, and developed and analyzed qualitative data collection surveys.

    Ziva has worked with various organizations, including the Bihar Relief Organization, where she managed over 100 volunteers daily.

    Ziva holds a degree in Informatics Engineering (2009-2014) and has completed a diploma in Acting for Media (2021-2022). She is currently planning to pursue further education in Directing for Extended Reality.

    A recipient of the Global Health Education Initiative award in 2018, Ziva has also been nominated for several awards, including the Global Citizen Awards (2017) and the Waterfront Awards (2018). In her free time, Ziva enjoys painting, drawing, sculpturing, singing, and knitting.

  • Najwa Ali Adib

    With over 25 years of experience in business development, Najwa Ali Adibhas a proven track record of steering organizations toward sustainable growth and operational excellence. Her strategic insights have been pivotal in transforming startups into industry leaders and revitalizing established companies to achieve renewed success. Beyond her corporate achievements, Najwa Ali Adib is deeply committed to integrating mental health and sustainability into the business framework, recognizing their critical roles in fostering resilient and forward-thinking organizations. Her holistic approach not only drives profitability but also cultivates environments where employees thrive, and sustainable practices are at the forefront.

  • Razan Hamad

    Razan Hamad is a Finance and Accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in corporate and non-profit sectors. Razan holds a bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from Beirut Arab University, Razan also holds a Professional Accounting Diploma from Sheridan College and is currently pursuing her Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in Ontario, Canada.

    Razan is active advocate for the Syrian cause, dedicating her efforts to community development and support. She is a co-founder, board member, and treasurer of the Syrian Film Festival (SYFF) and a co-founder of the Syrian Canadian Foundation (SCF). Razan also serves as board member of Henna Platform and sits on the advisory board of Mulham Team Canada.

    Razan currently works as an accountant at a local Canadian Community Foundation.

    Razan’s passion for volunteerism is reflected in her leadership roles, including supporting Syrian refugee settlement programs in Canada and promoting cultural engagement initiatives. Her unwavering Commitment to community service embodies her belief in the power of collective action to create meaningful change.

  • Heba Ghnim

    I am Heba Ghnim, a hairstylist, a single mother of three. I started my career in hairdressing as a means of earning a living after leaving my home country and taking on the responsibility of supporting my family. I worked in Jordan for three years without formal certificates, relying on the practical experience I gained from my friends.

    Then, I moved to Canada, where I decided to seize the opportunity to study and earned a recognized diploma.

    After two years of study and a year of training in a Canadian salon, I gained more experience working in various salons. Today, I own my own business, and my goal is to establish an academy to teach women this profession, empowering them to acquire skills and work independently, enabling them to achieve self-sufficiency and success in the business world.