Sabrina Dawood is a Pakistani philanthropist and educational activist promoting inclusive education and informal learning.[1]
Sabrina Dawood | |
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سبرینہ داؤد | |
Born | |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Alma mater | London School of Economics University College, London |
Occupation(s) | Vice-chair,The Dawood Foundation |
Known for | The Dawood Foundation's MagnifiScience Centre |
Parent(s) | Hussain Dawood Kulsum Dawood |
Relatives | Shahzada Dawood (brother) |
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.
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]