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Date of Birth
1984
Texas, USA
Place of Birth
Why Featured?
Pioneering IT and Social Entrepreneurship in Palestine
BRIEF BIO
Rasha Abu Safieh is a distinguished social entrepreneur and Edmund Hillary Fellow recognized for her role in founding the first IT impact-sourcing social enterprise in Palestine, GGateway, which has significantly contributed to job creation and skill development in Gaza.
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DATE
Monday, January 26, 2026
MAJOR MILESTONES
Key dates & turning points
Co-founding GGateway: Initiated the first IT impact-sourcing enterprise in Palestine, aimed at empowering youth through technology and remote work opportunities.
Recognition as a Leader: Named a Time Magazine Next Generation Leader in 2018, acknowledging her influence and leadership in technology and social entrepreneurship.
Global Impact: Extended her influence globally as an Edmund Hillary Fellow, working from New Zealand to create impactful social projects.
Education and Resilience: Overcame the challenges of living through three wars in Gaza and pursued higher education that fueled her commitment to social change...See More and here : [See More]
Advocacy and Public Speaking: Active in global forums, sharing her journey and insights on building resilience and social innovation through technology...See More
CONTRIBUTIONS
What they did, and why it matters
Job Creation in Tech: Established pathways for hundreds of Palestinian youth to access employment in the tech industry, thereby addressing unemployment and economic stagnation.
Women's Empowerment: Focused on empowering women by providing them with job opportunities and skills in the growing tech sector.
Innovation in Education: Utilized her platforms to advocate for and implement innovative educational programs in technology and entrepreneurship.
Social Enterprise Leadership: Demonstrated exceptional leadership in guiding GGateway to become a model for social enterprises in conflict zones...See More
International Collaboration: Fostered international partnerships and collaborations, enhancing the global network of support for Palestinian tech initiatives.
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Last updated
Jan 26, 2026
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