Usra Shaukat | PakistanBA | I want to meet people from different backgrounds so I can develop...Usra Shaukat | Pakistan“I want to meet people from different backgrounds so I can develop new perspectives and share these with young girls in my community, so that they feel more empowered to pursue higher education.”
BA | Asian University for Women, Bangladesh
Araballe Dada-Amos | BeninMSc | I want to work on land mapping and female land ownership in Benin...Araballe Dada-Amos | Benin“I want to work with the Benin government on land mapping and ownership so that land is owned legitimately, with more female land ownership.”
MSc, Geomatics | Université Laval, Canada
Kimberley Lopez | NicaraguaMD | Community health medicine can make a huge impact...Kimberley Lopez | Nicaragua“As I complete my training, I see so many areas of need in the community, and many instances where community health medicine can make a huge impact.”
MD | UNAN, Managua
Anila Shaheen | PakistanBA | I want to inspire people through my writings, speeches and films...Anila Shaheen | Pakistan“ I want to inspire people through my writings, speeches and films to live up to their potential and also provide them a platform to fully express themselves.”
BA | Asian University for Women, Bangladesh
Lucia Satragano | ArgentinaPhD Monetary Models | I am hopeful that my research can provide a banking...Lucia Satragano | Argentina“I am hopeful that my research can provide a banking model to help prevent future world recessions. This will provide greater financial security for people around the world.”
PhD Monetary Models | University of Bern, Switzerland
Azernoosh Bazrafkan | IranPhD | I want to explore the link between international investment agreements...Azernoosh Bazrafkan | Iran“I want to explore the link between international investment agreements and good governance reform in developing countries to determine whether countries derive socio-economic benefits from such agreements.”
PhD | University of Antwerp, Belgium
Sana Iqbal | PakistanPhD | I am passionate about bringing reforms to the existing public transport...Sana Iqbal | Pakistan“I am passionate about bringing reforms to the existing public transport system in Pakistan for making it gender inclusive. This will help women to enjoy equal opportunities as men; so that they can be independent and make their own decisions.”
PhD | Coventry University, UK
Jodi-Ann Smith | JamaicaMBA | I want to create a media empire that is a platform for women...Jodi-Ann Smith | Jamaica“I want to create a media empire that is a platform for women to be inspired; I’d also like to start a scholarship in my country to provide female students with access to great education and opportunities.”
MBA | University of British Columbia, Canada
Nilufar Abdulloeva | TajikistanBA| I aim to open medical clinics for children with special needs in Khorog...Nilufar Abdulloeva | Tajikistan“I aim to open medical clinics for children with special needs in Khorog and elsewhere in Tajikistan, and bring about significant change in terms of acceptance of mental illness.”
BA | UITM, Poland
Karima Khan | PakistanBA| Being from a country where millions of girls are deprived of schooling...Karima Khan | Pakistan“Being from a country where millions of girls are deprived of schooling, I have a keen interest in expanding our elementary school system so I can help the next generation of youth.”
BA | Asian University for Women, Bangladesh
Hangoma Khudododova | TajikistanBA| I see myself as the owner of a large tourism organization in Tajikistan...Hangoma Khudododova | Tajikistan“I see myself as the owner of a large tourism organization in Tajikistan through which I will empower young women to escape the cycle of poverty through business ventures in the tourism sector.”
BA | UITM, Poland
Uzma Khan | PakistanBA| I want to use my economics training to help the underprivileged in society...Uzma Khan | Pakistan“I want to use my economics training to help the underprivileged in society overcome their financial challenges, and help them get a better education with every possible opportunity available.”
BA | University of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan
Israa Issa | LebanonMSc Applied Sciences| I see myself working in sustainability projects...Israa Issa | Lebanon“After I finish my Master’s degree, I see myself working in sustainability projects, hopefully with a company like Tesla, to build more sustainable and greener homes, businesses and schools.”
MSc Applied Sciences | Carleton University, Canada
Cindy Veliz | NicaraguaMD| My community has little medical presence. As a doctor, I want to be one...Cindy Veliz | Nicaragua“My community has little medical presence. As a doctor, I want to be one of the people that can be a blessing to all these people, and bring them the best medicine in the world, with love and kindness.”
MD | UNAM Managua, Nicaragua
Joanna Kidde | UgandaBEng | As a skilled civil engineer, I will promote the training of women...Joanna Kidde | Uganda“As a skilled civil engineer, I will promote the training of women by providing jobs that will help improve their skills in S.T.E.M. Educating women in construction will make a large community impact in my country.”
BEng | University of Calgary, Canada
Bekaiym Egemkulova | Kyrgyz RepublicBA | I aim to work with governments and use my skills in economics...Bekaiym Egemkulova | Kyrgyz Republic“I aim to work with governments and use my skills in economics to make women in Central Asia believe that they all have the right to study, to have a career and to a brighter future.”
BA | American University of Central Asia, Kyrgyz Republic
Laylo Merali | TajikistanMA in International and European Security | I believe that stability and...Laylo Merali | Tajikistan“I believe that stability and development are intertwined. I want to help ensure that developing countries and international organizations have well-considered policies that promote stability.”
MA in International and European Security | University of Geneva, Switzerland
Alaa Zidane | SyriaBSc | I want to contribute to the reconstruction process of Syria...Alaa Zidane | Syria“I want to contribute to the reconstruction process of my country Syria after the massive destructive impacts from the war, by designing facilities that combine the community's culture and needs with the latest and most modern architectural approaches.”
BSc | Ryerson University, Canada
Hafiza Nabi | PakistanMBBS | The joy of possessing the power to heal and the power to boost...Hafiza Nabi | Pakistan“The joy of possessing the power to heal and the power to boost someone's dwindling hope are what led me e to pursue medicine. The field of medicine is the best way to portray my love for humanity. I want to provide my community with the best medical care possible.”
MBBS | Aga Khan University Medical College, Pakistan
Aziza Bakirova | Kyrgyz RepublicBA | My goal is to share my love and energy by opening...Aziza Bakirova | Kyrgyz Republic“My goal is to share my love and energy by opening a psychological salon like in the XVIII-XIX centuries. Peace begins with a smile, let us share it!”
BA | American University of Central Asia, Kyrgyz Republic
Sanam Gul | PakistanBA | I want to work towards a better education system in Pakistan...Sanam Gul | Pakistan“I want to work towards a better education system in Pakistan and other developing countries. I believe that education is the key to development and that quality education should start from the grassroots level and focus on Early Childhood Development.”
BA | Asian University for Women, Bangladesh
Gulzada Ali | PakistanMEd | Education is a lifelong learning process. As an educational leader...Gulzada Ali | Pakistan“Education is a lifelong learning process. As an educational leader, I will bring sustainable change in children by implementing learning theories and teaching pedagogies that support lifelong learning.”
MEd | Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development
Sajida Raza | PakistanMBBS | I want to improve healthcare in my region...Sajida Raza | Pakistan“I want to improve healthcare in my region, to positively impact the quality of people’s lives. I also want to promote awareness about mental health and the stigma attached to it.”
MBBS | Aga Khan University Medical College, Pakistan
Mufida Nazrieva | TajikistanBA | I see myself heading the first rehabilitation clinic in Tajikistan...Mufida Nazrieva | Tajikistan“I see myself heading the first rehabilitation clinic in Tajikistan. The shortage of well-qualified physiotherapists led me to choose a career in this field and pursue my degree in Physiotherapy.”
BA | University of Information Technology and Management, Poland
Tahira Ali | PakistanMEd | I want to revamp the academics and the management of...Tahira Ali | Pakistan“I want to revamp the academics and the management of my educational institution in line with my new knowledge and skills. I also want be an expert in my profession for the entire area in Gilgit Baltistan.”
MEd | Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development
The Spark of Hope Foundation empowers bright young women from the Global South, especially in regions that are in turmoil or remote regions, to become tomorrow’s leaders by providing scholarships for post-secondary education. With university education, each of them will impact thousands of lives as doctors, engineers, journalists, lawyers, managers, scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs and teachers. We invite you to BECOME A DONOR TODAY. Your gift will will be multiplied at least SEVEN times by our partners and is fully tax deductible.
OUR RESULTS
With the support of many people, we’re proud to have achieved these results in only five years!
146 students supported
65 alumnae making an impact
53 universities attended globally
Bachelor’s, Masters, Prof. & PhD studies
Assist students from 25 countries
11 on-ground partners
Solid governance
7% program management costs
Partners multiply donor funds 7X
OUR VISION
Over the next 10 years, our goal is to support 1,000 young women leaders to achieve university education, at the Bachelor’s, Masters, Professional and PhD levels. We’d love your support in making their dreams come true!
1,000
students at all levels
$100M
current costs, CAD
$85M
contingent commitments
$15M
10 year fundraising target