Shahïn Ammane

Director, Advocacy & Community Development

Shahïn Ammane is a global advocate for inclusive education and innovation. As Director of Advocacy and Community Development at WISE, he drives dialogue and policy shaping around learning, equity, and sustainable development.

With over two decades of experience spanning humanitarian diplomacy at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and strategic leadership at Al Jazeera, Shahïn has worked across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, advancing causes rooted in justice and access.

His academic background encompasses master’s degrees in EdTech, anthropology, and political science, alongside a bachelor’s in psychology, giving him a distinctive lens on human behavior and systems change. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, Shahïn brings people together across cultures to reimagine education as a force for equity and progress.