Sabrina Dawood

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

Sabrina Dawood
سبرینہ داؤد
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 (brother)

Early life and education

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

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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  2. Kazim, Syeda Shehrbano (30 October 2015). "Living Colours: 'Pakistan's ecosystem is extremely fragile'". Dawn. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
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  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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