Noura Abbas is an undergraduate Food Technology student at Massey University. She is passionate about community wellbeing, youth empowerment, and ensuring that underrepresented voices are reflected in decision-making spaces.

She has been actively engaged in the Palestinian and Muslim communities in Aotearoa, contributing to youth leadership, advocacy, and cultural initiatives. Noura has taught Arabic to children for several years, nurturing their connection to language and identity, and helps lead a weekly youth halaqa that provides young people with a space to learn, reflect, and connect with their faith. She has also served with the Massey Muslim Society, supporting community events and initiatives that strengthened belonging, and is currently involved with Muslim United Voices (MUV NZ), contributing to media and communications to amplify the voices of Muslim youth.

Alongside these roles, Noura has served as an advisor on refugee-focused initiatives and has been engaged in community organising, migrant support, and youth leadership development. Her experiences span teaching, volunteer work, and advocacy, with a consistent focus on creating inclusive spaces and celebrating resilience.

Grounded in her lived experience as a Palestinian and former refugee, Noura brings a unique perspective that bridges academic study, cultural knowledge, and grassroots leadership. She is driven by the belief that meaningful change begins in the community and that support systems must reflect the diverse realities of the people they serve.