"What always inspires me are other entrepreneurs. I am less risk averse and believe that entrepreneurship has no limits."
Al-Ghadia, a young entrepreneur from Salfit, utilizes both social and economic entrepreneurship to contribute to her community. “Entrepreneurship also means giving to my community through social entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is the mix between business and society. Through USAID support, I trained 33 young men and women in the Salfit area to develop social initiatives. I strive to be a social influencer and give lectures and training to young people on the importance of entrepreneurship in light of the challenges the young people are facing.”
As a natural entrepreneur, Al-Ghadia signed up for Youth Step’s project, Partners for Sustainable Development, as part of USAID’s Civic Participation and Community Engagement program. While working on establishing Aram Craft, a family business to produce and sell household items and collectibles online, Al-Ghadia was also encouraged to become a community leadership trainer herself. "Along with my sister Aram, I seek to focus on my businesses by increasing production and searching for exporting opportunities abroad. I also strive for the success of influential youth community initiatives that will better serve my community and generate income."
Participants like Al-Ghadia use these opportunities to spur transformation in their communities. “I always prompt other entrepreneurs and young people not to fear taking risks, develop their professional skills, start from their comfort zone even if at a small scale, and never give up…With constant motivation, youth should keep exploring new experiences and other entrepreneurs’ successes”.
