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.
Middlesex University Dubai
Social Enterprise Showcase April 19
Middlesex University Dubai
Social Enterprise Showcase April 19
Dr Cody Paris introducing the teams at the Middlesex University Dubai
Social Enterprise Showcase April 19
Dr Cody Paris, Sandra Stephenson and Shanthi Rajan with the winners Pentagon at the Middlesex University Dubai
Social Enterprise Showcase April 19
Dr Kloep, Rachel Griner and Sandra Stephenson with Winners Pentagon at the Social Enterprise students at the Middlesex University Dubai
Social Enterprise Showcase April 19
Sandra Stephenson with Shanthi Rajan and winners Pentagon at the Middlesex University Dubai
Social Enterprise Showcase April 19
Isatou Ceesay with Winners Pentagon at
The Middlesex University Dubai
Social Enterprise Showcase April 19
Sabeena Ahmed with Isatou Ceesay at
The Middlesex University Dubai
Social Enterprise Showcase April 19
Sabeena Ahmed with Isatou Ceesay with the IEBE team at
The Middlesex University Dubai
Social Enterprise Showcase April 19
Certificate of appreciation for
at the Social Enterprise Showcase
Middlesex University Dubai April 19
Apologies for not taking photos of the students but I didn't feel it would be appropriate to distract them while they were presenting.
Congratulations to all the social enterprises, YOU ARE ALL WINNERS!
Many thanks once again to the Middlesex University Dubai for providing me with the opportunity to share my fair trade journey and support all the gifted young social entrepreneurs.
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Hello! My name is Sabeena Ahmed.
I'm a fairtrade campaigner, educator and social entrepreneur.
I was born and educated in Manchester, UK.
I'm a qualified PGCE ESOL Practitioner, adore fairtrade chocolate and support breast cancer research.
I promote the sustainable development goals, fair trade ethical living and the circular economy.
This is a brief summary of my fairtrade activities and campaigns in the United Arab Emirates spanning 2009 to 2020.
I celebrated Fairtrade Fortnight and International Women's Day 2020 Dubai, UAE with my sister Irem.
This year the Fairtrade Foundation UK's campaign is all about the women, who grow the cocoa in the chocolate. The hashtag is #SHEDESERVES.
I was so pleased to learn about the House of Commons UK also supports Fairtrade Fortnight 2020.
The World Fair Trade Organization's Communications team asked me to share the names of inspirational women in my life for International Women's Day 2020.
This years campaign hashtag is #SheEmpowersMe
I chose to mention 4 ladies and invited them to continue the video challenge.
Ms Christina Longden - The Lorna Young Foundation
Ms Samini Bibi - Sabah Pakistan
Ms Roopa Mehta (Apa) - WFTO President
Ms Moon Sharma (Apa) - Tara Projects, India
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