Nafas
Students & Young LeadersSpark
An app-and-field journey that helps young people build confidence, belonging, and direction.
- App + field journey
- 3 months
- 15–20 participants
Evidence-informed
For the ones whowant to grow.And the communitiesready to help them begin.
A guided app journey connected to workshops, group spaces,and trusted real-world support for Arab communities.
App launching soon · Institutional pilots available now
We believe our communities hold enormous untapped potential.
Too much of it stays behind closed doors when support does not feel safe, trusted, or culturally relevant.
Meet Ahmad.
27. Computer science graduate. Ready to build a future in tech.
He keeps showing up.
Fear of failure gets there first.
- I’m falling behind.
- What will people think?
- I should be stronger.
- I can’t tell anyone.
At night, his mind won’t stop.
By morning, the weight remains.
Work piles up.
Anger spills over.
He shuts the world out.
The cost begins to show.
Behind many doors,
the same weight is carried quietly.
The economy feels it too.
Tension spreads.
Communities pull apart.
The accumulated weight shapes the world outside.
This is where the story can change.
Nafas offers a private first step.
Step 1 of 3
Your private first step to pause, reflect, and understand what matters most to you.
Guided reflection
Thoughtful exercises help you explore your thoughts and feelings with ease.
Pattern awareness
Discover patterns that shape your choices and energy.
A guided path with small practices, reset moments, and progress you can follow.
Suggested next steps
Clear, simple actions that help you move forward without overwhelm.
Interactive progress
See how each step builds on the last as your path takes shape.
Reach support beyond the screen through workshops, group spaces, and trusted pathways.
Workshops & group experiences
Join spaces designed around real community life and shared growth.
Trusted human support
Find culturally relevant pathways to people and programs you can trust.
For Organizations
Bring us your cohort.We’ll design the journeythat helps them grow.
Each program combines the guided app journey with real-world experiences tailored to the cohort.
Students & Young Leaders
Workplace & Institutional TeamsTeam Journey
A shared journey that strengthens trust, communication, and role clarity.
- App + workshop
- 1 month
- 12–20 participants
Community CohortsCommunity Journey
A guided journey that helps groups build belonging, shared language, and a stronger sense of support.
- App + guided workshops
- 2–3 months
- 15–25 participants
Custom Journey
Have a different cohort in mind?
Tell us who you serve, what they are navigating, and what kind of growth you want to support.
Plan your journey to unlock the full potential of your people.
Cohort Insights Report
Every journey ends with a clearer picture of the cohort.
A concise report brings together participation, outcome shifts, shared themes, and recommended next steps.
- Participation
- Outcome shifts
- Shared themes
- Recommended next steps
32%
Average stress reduction in early pilots
Evidence-informed
Guided by research, therapy practice, and field learning
Culture by design
Built around Arab realities of language, stigma, belonging, family, and trust
Digital + real-world
Digital preparation, real-world experiences, and guided integration
People behind Nafas
A multidisciplinary team rooted in our communities and committed to their growth.
Rabea Shamaly
CEO
Amjad Egbaria
CTO
Dr. Maimouna Hebi
Therapist · Research Lead
Rujum Partners
Field & Experiential Learning Partner
Youssef Abu Ghosh
Field Partner
Ali Mahamid
Field Facilitator
Dr. Fareeda Abo-Rass
Academic Advisor
Danny Gal
Business Advisor
Working with
Expand access to trusted growth support.
Partner with Nafas to bring app-connected programs to Arab communities through schools, organizations, and institutions.