Mohamed Hedi
Mohamed Hedi
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Together we speak youth’s language
We build bridges between worlds that too often miss one another: young people, care providers, and policymakers. With real stories, experiential knowledge, and practical training, we help professionals truly understand the language of young people. This way, fewer young people end up in crime.
and more young people get the future they deserve.
We believe that change starts with understanding.
Understanding each other's language, background and intentions.
That's where real connection is created.
We build bridges between worlds that too often miss each other: young people, care providers, and policymakers. With real stories, experiential knowledge, and practical training, we help professionals truly understand the language of young people. This way, fewer young people end up in crime.
and more young people get the future they deserve.
We believe that change starts with understanding.
Understanding each other's language, background and intentions.
That's where real connection is created.
Een verschil maken
My name is Mohamed Hedi. When I needed help, it was available, but it wasn't used properly. If it had been, I could have made the switch years earlier. Because of this, I missed out on and learned some of the "basic things" of my childhood. The result is an unnecessary disadvantage in my social life.
Crime is declining. At the same time, the offenses are becoming more serious, and the young people involved are getting younger. My dream is to reduce this process and ultimately break it.
"I will create the link between the street and the state"
- Mohamed Hedi
Making a difference
My name is Mohamed Hedi. When I needed help, it was available: but it wasn't used properly. Had it been, I might have turned around years earlier. Instead, I missed out on many fundamental aspects of my childhood. This created an unnecessary disadvantage in my social life.
Although crime overall is declining, offenses are becoming more serious, and the young people involved are increasingly younger. My dream is to reduce this process and ultimately break it.
"I've seen Mo grow from a boy to a man up close. He's managed to recover responsibly, a way I can only respect. His social commitment is strong because he also knows the community."
"His charisma and authenticity allow him to connect with everyone, from young people on the street to mayors and administrators. I'm truly proud of that and I'm curious to see what else he accomplishes on his extraordinary life path."
- Dwight van van de Vijver - Former Inspector & Assistant Public Prosecutor - Police
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"A young man from Utrecht who has shown that it is possible to leave crime and make a positive contribution to our society. I've met Mohamed several times, and his strength as a role model for young people is invaluable".
- Sharon Dijksma, mayor of Utrecht.
“It is very easy to get into crime, the most difficult thing is to stay out of it.”
- Mohamed Hedi
"I've seen Mo grow from a boy to a man up close. He's managed to recover responsibly, a way I can only respect. His social commitment is strong because he also knows the community."
"His charisma and authenticity allow him to connect with everyone, from young people on the street to mayors and administrators. I'm truly proud of that and I'm curious to see what else he accomplishes on his extraordinary life path."
- Dwight van van de Vijver - Former Inspector & Assistant Public Prosecutor - Police
"A young man from Utrecht who has shown that it is possible to leave crime and make a positive contribution to our society. I've met Mohamed several times, and his strength as a role model for young people is invaluable"
- Sharon Dijksma, mayor of Utrecht.
"I met Mohamed Hedi through my work in crime prevention and heard him speak in Eindhoven. There he talked about the book "Van de Straat" (Off the Street), which touched me with its rawness, vulnerability, humor, and authenticity."
"Later, I asked him to share his story at an Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) conference in Utrecht. His message resonated there too, thanks to his sincerity and drive to help others. His knowledge and life story are invaluable both within and outside the security field, and I wholeheartedly recommend him."
- Jesse Koning, coordinator of the Public Order and Safety cluster, VNG
"I got to know Hedi as an enthusiastic, committed young man. As an experienced expert, he made a tremendously positive contribution to a youth officer day for the IJsselland police force. Hedi shared his personal story with the youth officers in an inspiring way.
Despite his previous negative experiences with the police, Hedi now knows how to use these experiences in a positive way. This fostered mutual understanding and respect, and it became an educational day for us!"
- Meron van Dijk - Operational Specialist A - Director Z&V
“It is very easy to get into crime, the most difficult thing is to stay out of it.”
- Mohamed Hedi
"I am the link between the street and the state"
- Mohamed Hedi
"I met Mohamed Hedi through my work in crime prevention and heard him speak in Eindhoven. There he talked about the book "Van de Straat" (Off the Street), which touched me with its rawness, vulnerability, humor, and authenticity."
"Later, I asked him to share his story at an Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) conference in Utrecht. His message resonated there too, thanks to his sincerity and drive to help others. His knowledge and life story are invaluable both within and outside the security field, and I wholeheartedly recommend him."
- Jesse Koning, coordinator of the Public Order and Safety cluster, VNG
"I got to know Hedi as an enthusiastic, committed young man. As an experienced expert, he made a tremendously positive contribution to a youth officer day for the IJsselland police force. Hedi shared his personal story with the youth officers in an inspiring way.
Despite his previous negative experiences with the police, Hedi now knows how to use these experiences in a positive way. This fostered mutual understanding and respect, and it became an educational day for us!"
- Meron van Dijk - Operational Specialist A - Director Z&V