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Portrait of Morad Fareed

Morad Fareed

Trailblazing Palestinian athlete and entrepreneur

Born
1979
Born in
New York State, USA
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Why Morad is here

Pioneered representation in sports and business, highlighting Palestinian achievements globally.

Their story

Morad Fareed is a Palestinian-American entrepreneur and former professional athlete known for his role as a member of the Palestinian national football team during its 2006 World Cup qualification campaign and his influential work in the fields of health and wellness. He co-founded Delos, a real estate company focused on human health and wellbeing, and has been instrumental in various humanitarian initiatives, including founding Humanity 2.0 and Square Roots.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Morad’s path.

  1. 2004

    Joined Palestinian National Football Team

    Played for Palestine during its qualification campaign for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

  2. 2006

    Featured in "Goal Dreams" Documentary

    His journey with the Palestinian national football team was highlighted in the documentary "Goal Dreams," which followed their World Cup qualification efforts.

  3. 2012

    Co-Founded Delos

    Co-founded Delos, a pioneering company in the wellness real estate industry, and helped launch innovations such as the WELL Building Standard®.

  4. Founded Humanity 2.0 and Square Roots

    Established these organizations to address human challenges, including maternal and infant wellbeing, and to develop prenatal centers across the U.S.

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  5. Created Maternal Health Scholarship Fund

    Created a Harvard Chan financial-aid fund with a preference for students from or descended from West Bank/Gaza residents studying women’s health.

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Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Representation in International Sports

    Represented Palestine in international football during the World Cup qualification campaign portrayed in Goal Dreams.

  2. Highlighting Palestinian Struggles through Media

    The documentary "Goal Dreams," which featured Fareed and the Palestinian national football team, provided a powerful narrative of the challenges and aspirations of Palestinian athletes. This film helped raise awareness about the Palestinian struggle and the determination of its people.

  3. Support for Palestinian Students

    Established the Dr. Nabiel and Wesam Fareed Family Financial Aid Fund at Harvard Chan, with a preference for eligible students with West Bank/Gaza ties.

  4. Humanitarian Initiatives

    Works on maternal and infant wellbeing through initiatives including Square Roots and Humanity 2.0.

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  5. Advocacy for Palestinian Wellbeing

    As co-founder of Delos, Fareed has been instrumental in promoting environments that enhance human health and wellbeing. His advocacy for wellness real estate includes projects and standards that can benefit Palestinian communities, providing healthier living conditions and promoting overall wellbeing.

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