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| occupation = Vice-chair,The Dawood Foundation
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| parents = [[Hussain Dawood]]<br>Kulsum Dawood
| parents = [[Hussain Dawood]]<br>Kulsum Dawood
| relatives = [[Shahzada Dawood]], [[Abdul Samad Dawood]] (brothers)
| alma mater = London School of Economics<br> University College, London
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'''Sabrina Dawood''' is a Pakistani philanthropist and educational activist promoting inclusive education and informal learning.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jabeen |first1=Yusra |title=A 100-year-old house finds new life as a cultural hotspot in Karachi |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1178263 |access-date=17 May 2023 |work=Images |date=23 August 2017 |language=en}}</ref>
'''Sabrina Dawood''' is a Pakistani philanthropist and educational activist promoting inclusive education and informal learning.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jabeen |first1=Yusra |title=A 100-year-old house finds new life as a cultural hotspot in Karachi |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1178263 |access-date=17 May 2023 |work=Images |date=23 August 2017 |language=en}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Born and raised in Karachi,<ref name=":1" /> Dawood earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Law from the [[London School of Economics]] and a Master of Science degree in Medical Anthropology from the [[University College London]].<ref>{{citation |title=web NewsDawood Hercules Corp. Ltd |url=http://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/PK/XKAR/DAWH/company-people/executive-profile/127136899 |website=Wall Street Journal |access-date=17 May 2023 |publisher=Dow Jones & Company |language=en}}</ref>
Born and raised in [[Lahore]].<ref name=":1"/> Dawood earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Law from the [[London School of Economics]] and a Master of Science degree in Medical Anthropology from the [[University College London]].<ref>{{citation |title=web NewsDawood Hercules Corp. Ltd |url=http://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/PK/XKAR/DAWH/company-people/executive-profile/127136899 |website=Wall Street Journal |access-date=17 May 2023 |publisher=Dow Jones & Company |language=en}}</ref>


Sabrina has three siblings, Azmeh, Samad, and [[Shahzada Dawood|Shahzada]].
Sabrina has three siblings, Azmeh, [[Abdul Samad Dawood|Samad]], and [[Shahzada Dawood|Shahzada]].


== Career ==
== Career ==
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Dawood has transformed the [[Dawood Public School]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Creating a Shared Agenda for Mental Health |url=https://www.britishasiantrust.org/latest/blogs/creating-a-shared-agenda-for-mental-health/ |website=British Asian Trust |access-date=17 May 2023 |language=en}}</ref> a school in Karachi for over 2500 girls.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dawood Public School Commemorates Universal Children’s Day with Students from All Strata of Society |url=https://www.trendinginsocial.com/dawood-public-school-commemorates-universal-childrens-day-students-strata-society/ |website=Trendinginsocial.com: Latest Entertainment, Fashion, Technology, Business, Travel & Sports News |access-date=17 May 2023}}</ref> In her role as a trustee and executive of [[The Dawood Foundation]] (TDF) she has initiated the brand “MagnifiScience”. She started this with science exhibitions in 2016 and 2017,<ref>{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Promoting critical thinking |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/us/234737-Promoting-critical-thinking |access-date=17 May 2023 |work=Us - Magazine for the youth |date= October 2017 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=The Dawood Foundation announces 2nd Magnifi-Science Exhibition |url=https://newsupdatetimes.com/the-dawood-foundation-announces-2nd-magnifi-science-exhibition/ |access-date=17 May 2023 |work=News Update Times |date=12 September 2017}}</ref> over a children's studio in 2018,<ref>{{cite news |title=TDF’s first ‘MagnifiScience Children’s Studio’ opens in Karachi |url=https://epaper.brecorder.com/2018/10/01/2-page/741783-news.html |access-date=17 May 2023 |work=Business Recorder |date=1 October 2018 |language=en}}</ref> before establishing in 2021 the [[MagnifiScience Centre|first interactive Science Centre]] in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Azam |first1=Oonib |title=A praiseworthy endeavour to foster children’s interest in science |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/900358-a-praiseworthy-endeavour-to-foster-children-s-interest-in-science |access-date=9 April 2022 |work=www.thenews.com.pk |publisher=The News International |date=15 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Popularising Science through Informal Learning Spaces |url=https://www.ted.com/talks/sabrina_dawood_popularising_science_through_informal_learning_spaces |website=TED Conferences |access-date=17 May 2023 |date=3 May 2022}}</ref>
Dawood has transformed the [[Dawood Public School]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Creating a Shared Agenda for Mental Health |url=https://www.britishasiantrust.org/latest/blogs/creating-a-shared-agenda-for-mental-health/ |website=British Asian Trust |access-date=17 May 2023 |language=en}}</ref> a school in Karachi for over 2500 girls.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dawood Public School Commemorates Universal Children’s Day with Students from All Strata of Society |url=https://www.trendinginsocial.com/dawood-public-school-commemorates-universal-childrens-day-students-strata-society/ |website=Trendinginsocial.com: Latest Entertainment, Fashion, Technology, Business, Travel & Sports News |access-date=17 May 2023}}</ref> In her role as a trustee and executive of [[The Dawood Foundation]] (TDF) she has initiated the brand “MagnifiScience”. She started this with science exhibitions in 2016 and 2017,<ref>{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Promoting critical thinking |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/us/234737-Promoting-critical-thinking |access-date=17 May 2023 |work=Us - Magazine for the youth |date= October 2017 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=The Dawood Foundation announces 2nd Magnifi-Science Exhibition |url=https://newsupdatetimes.com/the-dawood-foundation-announces-2nd-magnifi-science-exhibition/ |access-date=17 May 2023 |work=News Update Times |date=12 September 2017}}</ref> over a children's studio in 2018,<ref>{{cite news |title=TDF’s first ‘MagnifiScience Children’s Studio’ opens in Karachi |url=https://epaper.brecorder.com/2018/10/01/2-page/741783-news.html |access-date=17 May 2023 |work=Business Recorder |date=1 October 2018 |language=en}}</ref> before establishing in 2021 the [[MagnifiScience Centre|first interactive Science Centre]] in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Azam |first1=Oonib |title=A praiseworthy endeavour to foster children’s interest in science |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/900358-a-praiseworthy-endeavour-to-foster-children-s-interest-in-science |access-date=9 April 2022 |work=www.thenews.com.pk |publisher=The News International |date=15 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Popularising Science through Informal Learning Spaces |url=https://www.ted.com/talks/sabrina_dawood_popularising_science_through_informal_learning_spaces |website=TED Conferences |access-date=17 May 2023 |date=3 May 2022}}</ref>


Dawood is the chair of the [[Hussain Dawood Pledge]] a philanthropic initiative to extend COVID-19 relief efforts.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Dawood Foundation and Allied Bank partner to establish High Dependency Unit at The Indus Hospital for COVID-19 patients {{!}} Indus Hospital & Health Network |url=https://indushospital.org.pk/news/the-dawood-foundation-and-allied-bank-partner-to-establish-high-dependency-unit-at-the-indus-hospital-for-covid-19-patients/ |access-date=17 May 2023 |date=11 August 2020}}</ref> Dawood has been vocal about including environmental topics<ref name=":1">{{cite news |last1=Kazim |first1=Syeda Shehrbano |title=Living Colours: ‘Pakistan’s ecosystem is extremely fragile’ |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1216343 |access-date=17 May 2023 |publisher=Dawn |date=30 October 2015 |language=en}}</ref> and climate change into formal education in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news |title=How to save the earth: Speakers tell audience to start battling climate change now |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1000327/how-to-save-the-earth-speakers-tell-audience-to-start-battling-climate-change-now |access-date=17 May 2023 |work=The Express Tribune |publisher=Express Tribune |date=28 November 2015 |language=en}}</ref>
Dawood is the chair of the [[Hussain Dawood Pledge]] a philanthropic initiative to extend COVID-19 relief efforts.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Dawood Foundation and Allied Bank partner to establish High Dependency Unit at The Indus Hospital for COVID-19 patients {{!}} Indus Hospital & Health Network |url=https://indushospital.org.pk/news/the-dawood-foundation-and-allied-bank-partner-to-establish-high-dependency-unit-at-the-indus-hospital-for-covid-19-patients/ |access-date=17 May 2023 |date=11 August 2020}}</ref> Dawood has been vocal about including environmental topics<ref name=":1">{{cite news |last1=Kazim |first1=Syeda Shehrbano |title=Living Colours: ‘Pakistan’s ecosystem is extremely fragile’ |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1216343 |access-date=17 May 2023 |publisher=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |date=30 October 2015 |language=en}}</ref> and climate change into formal education in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news |title=How to save the earth: Speakers tell audience to start battling climate change now |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1000327/how-to-save-the-earth-speakers-tell-audience-to-start-battling-climate-change-now |access-date=17 May 2023 |work=The Express Tribune |publisher=Express Tribune |date=28 November 2015 |language=en}}</ref>


In addition to her work with the Foundation, Dawood serves as director on the board of educational institutions and business enterprises.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sabrina Dawood |url=https://www.engro.com/leadership/sabrina-dawood/ |website=Engro Corporation Limited |access-date=17 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Governance |url=https://www.wwfpak.org/about_us_/governance/ |website=www.wwfpak.org |publisher=WWF Pakistan |access-date=17 May 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
In addition to her work with the Foundation, Dawood serves as director on the board of educational institutions and business enterprises.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sabrina Dawood |url=https://www.engro.com/leadership/sabrina-dawood/ |website=Engro Corporation Limited |access-date=17 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Governance |url=https://www.wwfpak.org/about_us_/governance/ |website=www.wwfpak.org |publisher=WWF Pakistan |access-date=17 May 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 16:26, 11 November 2024

Sabrina Dawood
سبرینہ داؤد
Born
Lahore
NationalityPakistani
Alma materLondon School of Economics
University College, London
Occupation(s)Vice-chair,The Dawood Foundation
Known forThe Dawood Foundation's MagnifiScience Centre
Parent(s)Hussain Dawood
Kulsum Dawood
RelativesShahzada Dawood, Abdul Samad Dawood (brothers)

Sabrina Dawood is a Pakistani philanthropist and educational activist promoting inclusive education and informal learning.[1]

Early life and education

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Born and raised in Lahore.[2] Dawood earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Law from the London School of Economics and a Master of Science degree in Medical Anthropology from the University College London.[3]

Sabrina has three siblings, Azmeh, Samad, and Shahzada.

Career

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Dawood has transformed the Dawood Public School,[4] a school in Karachi for over 2500 girls.[5] In her role as a trustee and executive of The Dawood Foundation (TDF) she has initiated the brand “MagnifiScience”. She started this with science exhibitions in 2016 and 2017,[6][7] over a children's studio in 2018,[8] before establishing in 2021 the first interactive Science Centre in Pakistan.[9][10]

Dawood is the chair of the Hussain Dawood Pledge a philanthropic initiative to extend COVID-19 relief efforts.[11] Dawood has been vocal about including environmental topics[2] and climate change into formal education in Pakistan.[12]

In addition to her work with the Foundation, Dawood serves as director on the board of educational institutions and business enterprises.[13][14]

References

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  1. ^ Jabeen, Yusra (23 August 2017). "A 100-year-old house finds new life as a cultural hotspot in Karachi". Images. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b Kazim, Syeda Shehrbano (30 October 2015). "Living Colours: 'Pakistan's ecosystem is extremely fragile'". Dawn. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  3. ^ "web NewsDawood Hercules Corp. Ltd", Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones & Company, retrieved 17 May 2023
  4. ^ "Creating a Shared Agenda for Mental Health". British Asian Trust. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Dawood Public School Commemorates Universal Children's Day with Students from All Strata of Society". Trendinginsocial.com: Latest Entertainment, Fashion, Technology, Business, Travel & Sports News. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Promoting critical thinking". Us - Magazine for the youth. October 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  7. ^ "The Dawood Foundation announces 2nd Magnifi-Science Exhibition". News Update Times. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  8. ^ "TDF's first 'MagnifiScience Children's Studio' opens in Karachi". Business Recorder. 1 October 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  9. ^ Azam, Oonib (15 October 2021). "A praiseworthy endeavour to foster children's interest in science". www.thenews.com.pk. The News International. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  10. ^ "Popularising Science through Informal Learning Spaces". TED Conferences. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  11. ^ "The Dawood Foundation and Allied Bank partner to establish High Dependency Unit at The Indus Hospital for COVID-19 patients | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 11 August 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  12. ^ "How to save the earth: Speakers tell audience to start battling climate change now". The Express Tribune. Express Tribune. 28 November 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  13. ^ "Sabrina Dawood". Engro Corporation Limited. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  14. ^ "Governance". www.wwfpak.org. WWF Pakistan. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
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