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Principled Entrepreneurship with a Commitment to the Social Good

Aug 28, 2024
Dr. Umi Waheeda, co-founder of Indonesia's Al Ashriyyah Nurul Iman Islamic boarding school, shares her inspiring journey from adversity to entrepreneurship. She highlights the importance of education, especially for girls, in combating societal challenges. Following her husband's death, Dr. Waheeda faced numerous hurdles while managing 15,000 children's welfare. Her innovative self-sustainability approach through student-run businesses empowers communities, fostering a new generation of job creators driven by social responsibility.
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