Majd Mashharawi
Inventor & Entrepreneur | Rebuilding Gaza
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Majd Mashharawi is an inventor, social entrepreneur, and TED Fellow dedicated to rebuilding war-torn communities. As the co-founder of SunBox, she has developed affordable solar energy solutions for Gazans affected by power shortages.
Mashharawi's work has been recognized by the MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition and the Chivas Venture social impact prize. Through her keynotes, she shares insights on harnessing technology and grassroots innovation to drive positive change, even in the face of immense challenges.
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How I'm making bricks out of ashes and rubble in Gaza
Majd Mashharawi was walking through her war-torn neighborhood in Gaza when an idea flashed in her mind: What if she could take the rubble and transform it into building materials? See how she designed a brick made out of ashes that's helping people rebuild their homes -- and learn about her new project: bringing solar-powered energy to families living in darkness.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDWomen 2018 | 2018 | 🇺🇸Palm Springs, United States |
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