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== Early life and education == |
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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 |
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>{{cite |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 |publisher=Dow Jones & Company |access-date=17 May 2023 |language=en}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 12:31, 17 May 2023
Sabrina Dawood سبرینہ داؤد | |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics, University College, London, UK |
| Occupation(s) | Vice-Chair The Dawood Foundation |
| Known for | The Dawood Foundation's MagnifiScience Centre |
| Parent(s) | Hussain Dawood, Kulsum Dawood |
Sabrina Dawood is a Pakistani philanthropist and educational activist promoting inclusive education and informal learning.[1]
Dawood has significant transformed the Dawood Public School[2], a school in Karachi for over 2500 girls.[3] 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[4][5], over a children’s studio in 2018[6], before establishing in 2021 the first interactive Science Centre in Pakistan.[7][8]
Dawood is the chair of the Hussain Dawood Pledge a philanthropic initiative to extend COVID-19 relief efforts.[9] Dawood has been vocal about including environmental topics[10] and climate change into formal education in Pakistan.[11]
In addition to her work with the Foundation, Dawood serves as director on the board of educational institutions and business enterprises.[12][13]
Early life and education
Raised in Lahore[10], 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.[14]
References
- ^ Jabeen, Yusra (23 August 2017). "A 100-year-old house finds new life as a cultural hotspot in Karachi". Images. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Creating a Shared Agenda for Mental Health". British Asian Trust. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Promoting critical thinking". Us - Magazine for the youth. October 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "The Dawood Foundation announces 2nd Magnifi-Science Exhibition". News Update Times. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "TDF's first 'MagnifiScience Children's Studio' opens in Karachi". Business Recorder. 1 October 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Popularising Science through Informal Learning Spaces". TED Conferences. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b Kazim, Syeda Shehrbano (30 October 2015). "Living Colours: 'Pakistan's ecosystem is extremely fragile'". Dawn. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Sabrina Dawood". Engro Corporation Limited. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Governance". www.wwfpak.org. WWF Pakistan. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "web NewsDawood Hercules Corp. Ltd", Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones & Company, retrieved 17 May 2023
- Alumni of the London School of Economics
- Alumni of University College London
- Businesspeople from Karachi
- Dawood family
- Living people
- Memon people
- Pakistani chief executives
- Pakistani educational theorists
- Pakistani humanitarians
- Pakistani people of Gujarati descent
- Pakistani philanthropists
- People from Karachi