Mahmoud is the co-founder of Greening Bourj Al Shamali. In addition, he is President of Al Houla Institution that hosts the local library in the camp. He is also the first elected refugee in the municipality and is responsible for culture and environmental issues. and an incredibly active person in the local community of the refugee camp. With a smile and with his phone, he is constantly welcoming people and fixing their problems. He is also the first Palestinian refugee to be elected to the Bourj Al Shamali municipality, responsible for culture and environmental issues.