Sabrina Dawood Explained

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. 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.

Sabrina has three siblings, Azmeh, Samad, and Shahzada.

Career

Dawood has transformed the Dawood Public School,^[2] a school in Karachi for over 2500 girls.^[3] 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,^{[4] [5]} over a children's studio in 2018,^[6] before establishing in 2021 the first interactive Science Centre in Pakistan.^{[7] [8]}

Dawood is the chair of the Hussain Dawood Pledge a philanthropic initiative to extend COVID-19 relief efforts.^[9] Dawood has been vocal about including environmental topics^[10] and climate change into formal education in Pakistan.^[11]

In addition to her work with the Foundation, Dawood serves as director on the board of educational institutions and business enterprises.^{[12] [13]}

Notes and References

1. News: Jabeen . Yusra . A 100-year-old house finds new life as a cultural hotspot in Karachi . 17 May 2023 . Images . 23 August 2017 . en.
2. Web site: Creating a Shared Agenda for Mental Health . British Asian Trust . 17 May 2023 . en.
3. Web site: 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 . 17 May 2023.
4. News: Promoting critical thinking . 17 May 2023 . Us - Magazine for the youth . October 2017 . en.
5. News: The Dawood Foundation announces 2nd Magnifi-Science Exhibition . 17 May 2023 . News Update Times . 12 September 2017.
6. News: TDF’s first ‘MagnifiScience Children’s Studio’ opens in Karachi . 17 May 2023 . Business Recorder . 1 October 2018 . en.
7. News: Azam . Oonib . A praiseworthy endeavour to foster children’s interest in science . 9 April 2022 . www.thenews.com.pk . The News International . 15 October 2021 . en.
8. Web site: Popularising Science through Informal Learning Spaces . TED Conferences . 17 May 2023 . 3 May 2022.
9. Web site: The Dawood Foundation and Allied Bank partner to establish High Dependency Unit at The Indus Hospital for COVID-19 patients Indus Hospital & Health Network . 17 May 2023 . 11 August 2020.
10. News: Kazim . Syeda Shehrbano . Living Colours: ‘Pakistan’s ecosystem is extremely fragile’ . 17 May 2023 . . 30 October 2015 . en.
11. News: How to save the earth: Speakers tell audience to start battling climate change now . 17 May 2023 . The Express Tribune . Express Tribune . 28 November 2015 . en.
12. Web site: Sabrina Dawood . Engro Corporation Limited . 17 May 2023.
13. Web site: Governance . www.wwfpak.org . WWF Pakistan . 17 May 2023 . en.