Co-Founder, Educator, and Social Entrepreneur
Al Ashriyyah Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School
Umi Waheeda bt H. Abdul Rahman is the Co-founder of Al Ashriyyah Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School in Indonesia. Umi and her late husband founded the school in 1998.
Al Ashriyyah Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School provides over 15,000 children with free education, accommodation, and health services. The school is entirely self-sustainable through student entrepreneurship. The school has a bakery, recycling center, and even a hair salon that is run by students, allowing them to learn through personal experience.
Speaker Year:
2024