Observer Report Karachi
The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge a global business challenge led in partnership by Vital Voices Global Partnership and Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at ASU announced the five social entrepreneurs selected, amongst them was Sehat Kahani’s CEO & Co-Founder Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram.
Each entrepreneur was selected on the basis that they lead an enterprise committed to advancing one or more of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, and leverage their businesses to push for progress in their communities.
The opportunity recognizes entrepreneurs for their ground-breaking work. As Awardees, the five women leaders will participate in capacity-building training sessions, connect with renowned business experts from around the world and gain access to Vital Voices’ global network of more than 18,000 women leaders across 182 countries and territories.
The WEEmpower Awardees will also participate in a dynamic pitch competition, hosted by philanthropist, activist and Vital Voices Board Member Diane von Furstenberg, to present their business for the opportunity to receive a $20,000 grant.
The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge aims to invest in the most inspiring and transformational women entrepreneurs providing unique trainings, capacity building, a network of their peers, visibility and credibility for their work and ignite awareness of the valuable contribution women entrepreneurs can make to the SDGs and the world’s greatest challenges.
