12 Lessons Learned From BUILDx 2019

12 Lessons Learned From BUILDx 2019

Another successful year for BUILDx. In 2019, we had 160 attendees, 33 speakers in 6 different cities – including Ramallah, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nablus, Jenin, and Gaza. #1 To inspire an international audience, use a “common denominator” For our first session of...
BUILDx: Christmas Edition

BUILDx: Christmas Edition

This the season… to shop ethically.  The holidays are upon us, which means people are about to start running around to do some frantic, last-minute shopping for their loved ones – because that’s how we show we care about someone, no? For this BUILDx...
BUILDx: Meet the Social Entrepreneurs at Al Najah University

BUILDx: Meet the Social Entrepreneurs at Al Najah University

Our second BUILDx experience at a university did not disappoint. We love discovering young energy and young, enthusiastic social entrepreneurs and social leaders! We welcomed 4 speakers, students and graduates from Al Najah University. Check out their projects and...
BUILDx: Highlighting Social Entrepreneurs in Gaza

BUILDx: Highlighting Social Entrepreneurs in Gaza

Photo credit: Mohammed Baba Last Wednesday, BUILDx visited Gaza for the first time since its start, many people turned up, ready with their notebooks and passion to learn more about social entrepreneurship. We hosted the event in the middle of Gaza at Hani El-Shawwa...
BUILDx: Meet The Social Entrepreneurs in Jenin

BUILDx: Meet The Social Entrepreneurs in Jenin

Our Jenin BUILDx session began in a warm space on the 5th floor of the Clock Tower in the center of Jenin, with gorgeous views of the city. A space that was once lacking, and that has turned into a hub for all things culture in Jenin – Kafka Cafe. Kafka Cafe...
BUILDx: Meet the Social Entrepreneurs at Birzeit University!

BUILDx: Meet the Social Entrepreneurs at Birzeit University!

We held this month’s BUILDx event at Birzeit University.  Check out the brilliant minds we met there! Alaa’ Sabbagh – Pal Moda Alaa’ works as a manager in Al Bireh Municipality, but she doesn’t just do that. She’s also a student and a social entrepreneur....