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Portrait of Majd Mashharawi

Majd Mashharawi

Innovative, Entrepreneur, Enginee, Environmentalist, Pioneer.

Born
1994
Born in
Gaza City, Palestine
Path
Youth
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Why Majd is here

Majd Mashharawi is a Palestinian engineer and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to sustainable construction and renewable energy solutions in Gaza, overcoming challenging circumstances and gender biases to achieve remarkable success.

Their story

Majd Mashharawi is a civil engineering graduate from Gaza’s Islamic University and a groundbreaking entrepreneur. Despite being in a male-dominated field and a region facing numerous challenges, she has spearheaded innovative projects to tackle Gaza's pressing issues, such as electricity shortages and sustainable building materials.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Majd’s path.

  1. Graduated from Islamic University in Civil Engineering

    One of the few females in her class to do so, overcoming gender biases in a challenging environment.

  2. Developed Green Cake Building Blocks

    Successfully invented sustainable building blocks made from recycled materials to address Gaza's reconstruction needs.

  3. Launch of Sun Box Solar Kits

    Created affordable solar energy kits to tackle the electricity crisis in Gaza, providing a sustainable energy solution.

  4. 2018

    Recognized Internationally

    Named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business.

  5. Spreading Environmental Awareness

    Continuously works on promoting sustainable practices and environmental awareness in Gaza.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Innovating Green Cake

    A sustainable building material made from local rubble and industrial waste, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional construction materials.

  2. Implementing Sun Box

    Developing and distributing solar energy kits to provide reliable and sustainable electricity in a region with limited access to power.

  3. Empowering Women in Engineering

    Being a role model for women in engineering and entrepreneurship, especially in a region with limited opportunities for female engineers.

  4. Environmental Sustainability

    Promoting the use of renewable energy and sustainable building practices in Gaza.

  5. International Recognition

    Bringing global attention to the challenges and potential solutions in Gaza through her innovative projects and international talks.

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