AUK Empowers Women Entrepreneurs Through Creativity and Craft

Prof. Salime Smadi and Dr. Sarah Al Shamali hosted the annual Womens Entrepreneurship Week Event. Every year the College of Business and Economics celebrates Womens Entrepreneurship Week in collaboration with Monclair State University – Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
 
This years theme was Craft Entrepreneurs and Micro Businesses and aligns with UNSDG - 5 (Gender Equality) and 8 ( Decent work and Economic growth). The aim of this years event was to expose the AUK community to the process of starting a micro business / home business based on a personal talent, hobby or passion and to highlight the significance of female empowerment.
 
Ms. Aamnah Alnajjar who is a creative artist, TV producer, and hosts craft workshops in Kuwait taught participants how to create their own personized leather journal. She also talked about her inspiration for these workshops and shared her journey as a craft entrepreneur. She encouraged participants to follow their dreams and to not give up when faced with challenges and setbacks.

Images from the event