Dalai Lama Fellows
Abdallah Gad
Leadership Vision
I envision a world where poverty is a history, a world where everyone is equal. A world where people are tolerant and compassionate. A world where diversity makes its citizens stronger rather than divided. A world where all sentient beings are respected and appreciated for their role and existence. A world where all its citizens are accepting of one another. A world where religions make people better rather than being a fuel to conflict. A world with no borders between its different countries. A world where respect of one another is a culture.
Project Description
We strive to compassionately empower underprivileged communities and break the cycle of poverty through micro-finance. And to create a youth-run micro-lending model that can be replicated all over the globe. What we are basically going to do is to give Middle-aged low-income women in slum areas interest free, minimum collateral, micro-loans, whether individually or in solidarity groups. Give them trainings on how to utilize these loans in launching their micro enterprises and projects. And provide them with mentorship throughout the repayment period.