Despite struggling with my shoulders I celebrated Fairtrade Fortnight 2019 in Dubai, UAE.
My Fairtrade Journey was tweeted by Servane Mouazan of Ogunte.
The World Cancer Day team asked if they could post my video/blog to their website.
My application was successful as a World Pulse Ambassador.
INTRODUCTION
This year I decided to fulfill some long overdue ambitions and enrolled on a
play writing course.
My play was a collection of seven scenes highlighting experiences of discrimination, acceptance and love.
I'm passionate that BAME voices are heard on the international scene and this was my attempt to initiate a healthy dialogue about race, religion, misconceptions, acceptance and love.
I am grateful to Alex Broun, my peers and the Emirates Literature Foundation for guiding and supporting my work.
I wish all the ladies phenomenal success with their plays and writing.
Many thanks to Brenda, Tvisha, Ashwarya, Padmini, Edwige, Deborah, Julia and Andrea for their love and support on this beautiful journey.
Edwige at the Play writing Course with Alex Broun and the
Emirates Festival of Literature 2019 Dubai UAE
Tvisha, Ashwarya, Padmini and Julia at the
Play writing Course with Alex Broun and the
Emirates Festival of Literature 2019 Dubai UAE
Deborah, Brenda and Edwige a the
Play writing Course with Alex Broun and the
Emirates Festival of Literature 2019 Dubai UAE
Playright Alex Broun
at the
Emirates Festival of Literature 2019 Dubai UAE
To read about our recitals March 9th 2019 at the Emirates Festival of Literature please click here.
I submitted my video for Be the Change Awards 2019 and Ethical Hour.
To vote for my video please kindly watch my video and like.
I would love to win the Peoples Award 2019 in memory of my beloved mother who returned to her maker after a 4 year struggle with breast cancer and dedicate it to all the fairtrade producers I support.
Sadly, the People's Choice Award was suspended.
Despite struggling with my shoulders I celebrated Fairtrade Fortnight 2019 in Dubai, UAE.
Deborah and Brenda celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight 2019, Dubai, UAE
Padmini modelling the fairtrade banner
Edwige celebrates Fairtrade Fortnight 2019, Dubai, UAE
This year I celebrated Fairtrade Fortnight in Dubai with friends at the Emirates Festival of Literature
The gorgeous ladies celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight Dubai 2019
Sabeena Ahmed with fairtrade supporters celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight 2019, Dubai, UAE - The Little Fair Trade Shop
Sabeena Ahmed celebrates Fairtrade Fortnight 201, Dubai, UAE
My Fairtrade Journey was tweeted by Servane Mouazan of Ogunte.
Many thanks Servane!
Our friend Sabeena Ahmed @thelilfairtrade shares what it's like to be a #fairtrade pioneer and retailer in #UAE https://t.co/FSs7ohPDxN #ImpactWomen #FairTradeFortnight pic.twitter.com/WtzZqnF0mZ
— Ogunte (@ogunte) February 26, 2019
I was delighted to receive an email from Thuy Khuc-Bilon, Campaign Manager at World Cancer Day, Gevena Switzerland.
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Thuy Khuc-Bilon |
Sabeena Ahmed - World Pulse Ambassador UAE
I wrote an impromptu application to apply as the World Pulse Ambassador in and was surprised to receive a successful email from the Oregan, Portland team.
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It was a dream come true to finally travel to the country of my parents birth, India.
I arrived in Dehli and was greeted by a beautiful warm evening.
I was humbled and privileged to visit two World Fair Trade Certified Organizations, M.E.S.H and Tara Projects.
Many thanks to Mathew K and Ms Moon Sharma for their time, care and hospitality.
Sadly, I was unable to interview Mathew, Ms Jacky Bonnie or the producer groups on this occasion and hope to interview them the next time I visit.
Despite struggling with my shoulders I completed my Six Items Challenge for the eighth consecutive year.
I interviewed Alex and Marie-Louise of Valy Export, Madagascar.
This April I was invited once again to judge 5 social enterprise businesses at the Middlesex University Dubai.
Many thanks to Shanthi Rajan, Sandra Stevenson, Suzannah Fernandes and Dr Michael Kloep and Dr Cody Paris for their hospitality.
It was a difficult decision as all the social enterprises were winners.
Congratulations to Pentagon and their initiative Mihriban for their concept and vision.
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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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