The 21st January 2019 was a day I will never forget.
I finally completed my scholarship programme with the Badiri Academy, NAMA, and the School For Social Entrepreneurs London and Cornwall, UK.
I presented my graduation presentation and received my certificate.
Many thanks to Lina Hamdan, Kylie Dickenson, Jo Van Osch (my amazing mentor), Amy Babor and Sally Heard for their kind words of support and encouragement.
I praise the Almighty Allah subhana wa'tala for giving me the strength and courage to complete the course.
Thank you to my husband Faisal for supporting me over the past 10 years.
BSEP, NAMA, SSE London Graduation Ceremony Hall, 2019
Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club, UAE
BSEP, NAMA, SSE London Graduation Ceremony, 2019
Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club, UAE
BSEP, NAMA, SSE London Graduation Ceremony Agenda, 2019
Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club, UAE
BSEP, NAMA, SSE London Graduation Ceremony
Alistair Wilson CEO of SSE London, 2019
Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club, UAE
BSEP, NAMA, SSE London Graduation Ceremony Group Photo, 2019
Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club, UAE
BSEP, NAMA, SSE London Graduation Ceremony, 2019,
Tanu from SSE India,
Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club, UAE
BSEP, NAMA, SSE London Graduation Ceremony, 2019,
Amy and Kylie Dickenson from SSE London and SSE North West,
Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club, UAE
BSEP, NAMA, SSE London Graduation Ceremony, 2019,
Sabeena Ahmed with Lina Hamdan BSEP and NAMA,
Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club, UAE
MY STORY
What inspired you to start the business?
The Situation
The Change
First Steps
I commenced trading at the Dubai Flea Market and then moved to the Covent Garden Market Jumeirah, Dubai.
YOUR BUSINESS
What are you offering?
Who do you help?
How does it work?
WHY IT MATTERS?
Think about impact?
What positive impact does your service or product make?
Why does it matter to you?
What motivates you?
Receiving my certificate with Chief Executive Alistair Wilson and
HE Reem Abdel Rahim BinKaram
My BSEP, NAMA, and SSE London certificate
As I end this pioneering programme I would like to take this opportunity to wishes to all the ladies on the programme the very best, may your ideas thrive and flourish.
Sabeena X
Established by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.
NAMA is chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah. Our core philosophy at NAMA is to raise awareness that women are an indispensable human resource for the development of every nation.
NAMA was conceived to go beyond the remit of supporting women and ensuring gender equality to a broader scope that aims to see women become influential key members of society, thereby enabling them to climb the ladder of success.
It encourages policies and legislation to support women and actively pursues programmes that support gender integration into all sectors and abolishes unjust practices and policies that discriminate against the advancement of women.
Its five affiliates, Sharjah Business Women Council, Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, NAMA Fund, Badiri Education and Development and Souq Anwan, fall under the umbrella of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment.
Source: NAMA
That’s why the School for Social Entrepreneurs brings together people who want to change things for the better. People tackling urgent issues like poverty, education, inequality, health, climate change and much more.
Every year, we help more than 1,000 people learn how to transform their communities and help people in need.
We support social entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and charity leaders. We run courses that equip them with the skills and networks needed to create lasting change. We help in other ways too, like connecting them with funding and mentoring.
Our 11 schools are changing lives across the UK, Canada and India.
Source: SSE website
My right shoulder is still very painful and inflamed again and I have struggled to type this blog.
Despite my pain I managed to attend a webinar and record videos about PIE Community members expressing an interest to join.
I celebrated World Cancer Day 2024 by creating a poster in Urdu and English.
I participated in a School for Social Entrepreneur webinar with Chris Hines MBE.
Translation in Urdu
My sister sent me links to webinars about Great Mental Health Day which took place 26th January 2024.
I am grateful to all the guest speakers and trainers who took time out of their busy schedules to talk about Suicide Prevention, Bereavement and Write to Speak Your Poetry.
Translation in Urdu
میری بہن نے مجھے عظیم دماغی صحت کے دن کے بارے میں ویبینرز کے لنکس بھیجے جو 26 جنوری 2024 کو ہوا تھا۔
میں ان تمام مہمان مقررین اور ٹرینرز کا مشکور ہوں جنہوں نے اپنے مصروف شیڈول میں سے وقت نکال کر خودکشی کی روک تھام، سوگ اور اپنی شاعری لکھنے کے بارے میں بات کی۔
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all my fair trade friends and family around the world.
My right shoulder is still very painful and inflamed again and I have struggled to type this blog.
Despite my pain I managed to attend a webinar and record videos about PIE Community members expressing an interest to join.
I joined a couple of sessions about Mental Health and Suicide Training.
These sessions were organised by THRIVE LDN.
Translation in Urdu
نیا سال مبارک ہو!
دنیا بھر میں میرے تمام منصفانہ تجارتی دوستوں اور اہل خانہ کو نیا سال مبارک ہو۔
میرا دایاں کندھا اب بھی بہت تکلیف دہ ہے اور دوبارہ سوجن ہے اور میں نے اس بلاگ کو ٹائپ کرنے کے لیے جدوجہد کی ہے۔
اپنی تکلیف کے باوجود میں ایک ویبنار میں شرکت کرنے اور کمیونٹی کے ممبران کے بارے میں ویڈیوز ریکارڈ کرنے میں کامیاب ہو گی جو اس میں شامل ہونے میں دلچسپی کا اظہار کرتے ہیں۔
میں دماغی صحت اور خودکشی کی تربیت کے بارے میں کچھ سیشنز میں شامل ہوے۔
ان سیشنز کا اہتمام THRIVE LDN نے کیا تھا۔
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I'm Sabeena Ahmed owner and creator of The Little Fair Trade Shop. I've been an individual associate member of the World Fair Trade Organization since 2011 and together with my artisans I bring you a bespoke collection of ethically sourced fashion & gifts.
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