Saudi Arabia / Merwa Abdelkader

“Kinross is pleased to partner with G(irls) 20 Summit on this year’s theme of technology and the role it plays in generating jobs, growth, and investment, and we are optimistic for a future filled with strong female leadership in companies and communities across the globe.”

Amy Grace,
Vice President of Global Talent Management
Kinross Gold Corporation

“Given the critical role they play in helping build strong communities and economies, Caterpillar is committed to ensuring that girls and women around the world have every possible opportunity to succeed. That’s why we’re proud to support the G(irls)20 Summit in its efforts to empower the next generation of change agents.”

Kathryn Karol,
Vice President, Global Government & Corporate Affairs
Caterpillar Inc.

“Google shares the vision to inspire and empower women and girls worldwide to achieve their potential. Our collaboration with the G(irls)20 Summit aims to empower a new generation of change leaders.”
Google

“At Macroblu, we believe in equality for everyone. When united under a common purpose, the strength of unity can change the World. We believe that the empowerment of girls and women will make the most profound and positive changes in our World as we move into the future. We proudly support the Girls 20 Summit!”
Marc Garand
Managing Director
MACROBLU

“We at Norton Rose hold ourselves to the highest of standards. We are united, offering an international perspective. We value our culture and work hard to preserve it. That is why we support the G(irls)20 Summit and the empowerment of girls and women. We believe in equal opportunities for all regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.”
Norton Rose, LLP

“We support the G(irls)20 Summit because we believe that girls are a powerful force for transformative change. If given the chance to participate, girls have the potential to break the cycle of poverty for families and communities and create a more just and balanced world.”
Peter and Jennifer Buffett
Co-Chairs
NoVo Foundation

“Workbay.Net is thrilled to be a sponsor of the G(irls)20 Summit and join in the mission to advance global participation of girls and women through economic empowerment. Founder and CEO Mary Hayes is excited at the opportunity to lend her and her team’s expertise in broadcasting the event around the world.”
Workbay.Net

Name: Merwa Abdelkader

Country: Saudi Arabia

Merwa is studying Business Administration at Sikkim Manipal University.

She is known for her outgoing personality, and she enjoys knowledge exchanges among her colleagues. Merwa’s interest in social development was cultivated after joining the US-Saudi Women Forum on Social Entrepreneurship. This project remains close to her heart as it promotes entrepreneurship, encourages civic engagement, social responsibility and professional development all the while empowering women in Saudi Arabia.

Merwa was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, and has tried all her life to be integrated in her society in such a way that enables her to gain knowledge and build upon what she could benefit from.

Merwa ‘s aim is to create a wider network around the globe, so that can share and contribute will inspire her to add crucial decisions for the vital needs in making the changes that her society needs.

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