Sabrina Dawood

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

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

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. ^ a b 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.