25 Million Sparks
The Untold Story of Refugee Entrepreneurs
- Author: Andrew Leon Hanna, Stanford University, California
- Date Published: May 2022
- availability: In stock
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781009181495
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25 Million Sparks takes readers inside the Za'atari refugee camp to follow the stories of three courageous Syrian women entrepreneurs: Yasmina, a wedding shop and salon owner creating moments of celebration; Malak, a young artist infusing color and beauty throughout the camp; and Asma, a social entrepreneur leading a storytelling initiative to enrich children's lives. Anchored by these three inspiring stories, as well as accompanying artwork and poetry by Malak and Asma, the narrative expands beyond Za'atari to explore the broader refugee entrepreneurship phenomenon in more than twenty camps and cities across the globe. What emerges is a tale of power, determination, and dignity – of igniting the brightest sparks of joy, even when the rest of the world sees only the darkness. A significant portion of the proceeds from this book are being contributed to support refugee entrepreneurs and general refugee causes in Za'atari and around the world.
Read more- Captivating human-centered narrative storytelling following three Syrian women entrepreneurs living in a refugee camp
- An exploration of entrepreneurship and startups in the most extreme settings
- A fresh discussion of global policy, social justice, human rights, and economic development related to refugees, amid the largest global refugee crisis in history
- The first book of a young, award-winning author, entrepreneur, and attorney at Stanford and Harvard whose parents immigrated to the US from Egypt
Reviews & endorsements
'25 Million Sparks is a powerful story of hope - a beautiful reminder of our equal dignity, common humanity, and brilliant potential for innovation. It sheds light on the brutal injustices of war and violence - while celebrating refugees' records of uplifting communities, generating transformative ideas, and creating peace even amid disaster. Hanna's captivating human-centered narration of the stories of three women entrepreneurs in the Za'atari camp allows their voices to be heard clearly. These stories, along with others across the globe, are illustrative of the resilience and the power of refugees - and particularly of refugee women - to heal, lead, and advance communities around the world … if only the world recognizes, listens to, and invests in them appropriately.' Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
See more reviews'Andrew Leon Hanna takes us inside the inhumanity of this, the largest Syrian refugee camp, to discover humanity at its best: Asma, Malak, and Yasmina, determined to make the most of their talents. More than faces in a massive crowd, they give us a reason to believe in them and the countless others displaced by war.' Judy Woodruff, Anchor and Managing Editor of the PBS NewsHour
'25 Million Sparks evokes hope and inspiration from the most disquieting state of the human condition. Hanna's beautifully and masterfully interwoven narrative unveils the lives of three Syrian women surviving as refugees in the Za'atari camp in Jordan. Hanna's spotlight on their entrepreneurship chronicles the resilience of the human spirit against the inhumanity of war. As a two-time refugee, I am intimately familiar with the tragedy of conflict, the desperation of loss, and the curative effect of self-reinvention. 25 Million Sparks is a testament to the power of hope and the power of women.' Heather Ibrahim-Leathers, Founder of the Global Fund for Widows
'Hanna tells the inspiring stories of three Syrian refugees, whose creativity and entrepreneurship show the strength of the human spirit to turn even the most difficult adversity into opportunity.' Jonathan Levin, Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business
'Against the backdrop of the global refugee crisis, 25 Million Sparks beautifully tells the moving story of three Syrian women working as entrepreneurs in a refugee camp in Jordan. The story of these remarkable women shines through the pages, with their devotion to building a better life for themselves and their families. And it calls us to action to address the disparate needs of more than 25 million refugees.' John L. Hennessy, Former President of Stanford University
'Readers will gain a new appreciation of a community that's, as Hanna writes, 'turning unimaginable pain into beautiful reinvention.' Publishers Weekly
'Andrew Leon Hanna inspires readers with examples of bravery, creativity and resilience.' Financial Times
'It takes a lot to kill off entrepreneurial drive. Andrew Leon Hanna finds that it thrives in the most challenging of environments in refugee communities. His original telling of the stories of three Syrian women is interspersed with a wider analysis of the sheer scale of the global refugee problem.' Andrew Hill, Best Business Books of 2022, Financial Times
'… a salutary reminder of the remarkable resilience of the human spirit under duress.' Lisa Anderson, Foreign Affairs
Customer reviews
01st Jun 2022 by Annydow
25 Million Sparks is a beautiful tribute to refugee entrepreneurs, vividly bringing to life the stories of refugees around the world who are sparking hope and joy in their communities through entrepreneurship, despite all the odds against them. The book took me through the whole spectrum of emotions it does not downplay the severity of the refugee crisis and the brutality of war, while still demonstrating the power of the human spirit to triumph against tragedy. 25 Million Sparks draws us into the moving stories of Yasmina, Malak, and Asma—three extraordinary Syrian women entrepreneurs who are brave, passionate, and determined to pursue their dreams by highlighting their voices, the book emphasizes how refugees are much more multidimensional than they are often portrayed. Ultimately, 25 Million Sparks reminds us of the creativity, beauty, and inherent dignity of every person, and invites us all to be part of the story in tangibly supporting refugee families that are lifting up the communities around them. Highly recommend!
See all reviews04th Jun 2022 by Tracydow7
25 Million Sparks is a truly powerful and inspiring story. I was deeply moved and encouraged by the stories of the three women that were highlighted in the book. The writing opened my eyes to a different world. As stated in the book, the world's refugee story is about the welcoming of angels, and we truly should seize the chance to participate in supporting refugees around the world because it is the collective dignity and opportunity of our generation.
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- Date Published: May 2022
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781009181495
- length: 232 pages
- dimensions: 205 x 136 x 16 mm
- weight: 0.34kg
- availability: In stock
Table of Contents
1. Angels of Za'atari
Part I. Darkness:
2. Olive trees
3. Gray walls
4. Global crisis
Part II. Spark:
5. New beginnings
6. Khatwa, Khatwa
7. Balloons
8. Extreme entrepreneurs
Part III. Revival:
9. Midnight blue
10. Dignity
11. Global catalyst
Part IV. Hope:
12. Dreams become one
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index.
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