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How a 20-Year-Old Refugee Entrepreneur is Crafting Impact and Empowering Women Affected by Sudan's War

Meet Estabraq Idris, one of our Refugee Launchpad Program entrepreneurs. She is a Sudanese refugee, university student, and founder of Estabraq Accessories, a handmade fashion brand that combines culture, creativity, and community empowerment.  By Ghada Rashed At just 20 years old, Estabraq Idris is already making her mark as a designer and entrepreneur, with a mission that goes beyond fashion. A…
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Startups Without Borders and Save the Children to Host Refugee Launchpad Networking Event in Cairo

Startups Without Borders is hosting the Refugee Launchpad final and networking event, in partnership with Save the Children Italy. The high-impact Networking Event will be held on May 22nd at Consoleya, in downtown Cairo. The event marks the culmination of the Refugee Launchpad Program, a powerful entrepreneurial incubation program that took 15 displaced Sudanese entrepreneurs based in Egypt, on a…
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The 100 Unstoppable Women List 2025

From founders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to innovators, women’s impact knows no borders. All around the world, they are leading and leveraging change across industries. Each one brings a unique story of courage, creativity, and undeniable impact. By SWB…