S2 E16: Sparking Hope for the Next Generation of Women Leaders with Narmin Ismail

Narmin Ismail, the founder of The Spark of Hope Foundation, discusses her organization's efforts to empower young women in developing countries through education. In this episode, Narmin shares inspiring stories of students who pursued their academic aspirations and went on to become leaders in their fields and communities. She also explains how igniting hope in young women and investing in their education can help combat gender-based inequality, strengthen local communities and be the key to creating long-term transformational change.

Narmin Ismail partners with universities globally to attract donors for scholarships for women from the Global South, with a focus on areas of conflict. Her efforts have earned her numerous accolades, including the 2021 Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada. She is a Kenyan immigrant with a B.A. in Psychology and an MBA.

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https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-spark-of-hope-foundation/
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