Ignite your ambition
Step into your power.
ChangemakeHer UAE: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in STEM and Leadership
Join us for one
life-changing experience
ChangemakeHer UAE is a high-impact, school-based event series designed to ignite purpose, confidence, and career ambition in young women across the Emirates. Powered by GirlBoss, these events bring together hundreds of students for bold conversations, powerful storytelling, and interactive learning focused on leadership and STEM.
Gain Confidence
& Direction
"This opportunity has truly changed my life for the better, I am more confident than ever! I am now so excited to go out into the world and see what it has to offer!”
- Alumni, 16
Be Inspired by the Best
Changemakeher Previous Speakers
H.E. Shamma AL Mazrui
Minister of State for Youth,
United Arab Emirates
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Her Excellency Shamma bint Suhail bin Faris Al Mazrui was appointed as the UAE Minister of State for Youth in 2020.
Prior, she was name Minister of State for Youth Affairs in February 2016.
Her tasks are focused on representing youth issues and aspirations at the UAE Cabinet and setting development plans and strategies for improving youth capabilities.
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Al Mazrui obtained her Masters of Public Policy with Distinction from the University of Oxford in 2015. She was the first UAE Rhodes Scholar and ranked within the top of her class.
Alexia Hilbertidou
Founder, GirlBoss
Finalist, World Entrepreneur of the Year ​
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The founder of GirlBoss, a movement of 17,500 high school aged young women that she launched from her bedroom at just 16. Today, GirlBoss programmes have reached young women in 27 countries.
Alexia has flown with NASA and spoken at the United Nations in New York. She was named Pacific Young Entrepreneur of the Year, received the Queen’s Young Leader Award from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and was recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
She holds a Master’s in Emerging Technologies and studied Leadership for Change at the University of Cambridge.
Hon. Patience Masua
Youngest MP in Africa
Lawyer & Leader
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At 23 years old, Hon. Patience Masua is Namibia’s youngest Member of Parliament.
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With a history of serving as the Secretary-General of Namibia National Students Organization, Masua holds a Bachelor of Laws( LLB) from the University of Namibia.
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Masua is also the Founder and Director of Patience Masua Foundation ( PMF Africa).
Rez Gardi
Harvard Educated Human Rights Lawyer
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Rez Gardi is an international lawyer and human rights activist.
She was awarded a Fulbright NZ graduate award in 2018 to Harvard Law School and went on to become the first Kurd to graduate from there.
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She is the founder Empower, a youth-led organisation that aims to address the underrepresentation of refugees in higher education
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Alexia Hilbertidou, Founder, GirlBoss
A proven track record
Our flagship ChangemakeHer event at World Expo Dubai brought together over 600 young women and girls in partnership with Her Excellency Shamma Al Mazrui, UAE Minister of Youth. The event was described as "transformational" by students and teachers, and received national media coverage in Gulf Business, WAM, Gulf Today, and Zawya.
Alexia Hilbertidou, the founder of GirlBoss, led the event alongside a lineup of influential women. Together, they sparked big dreams and created a safe, powerful space for young women to lead.
Why It Matters
While the UAE is making incredible strides in gender equality and innovation, women remain underrepresented in many high-growth fields. ChangemakeHer events are designed to bridge that gap by:
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Building students' confidence and career clarity
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​Showcasing inspiring female role models
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Equipping girls with future-ready skills in STEM and leadership
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Aligning with the UAE Vision 2031 to empower youth through knowledge and opportunity
What You Can Expect
Energetic Keynote Sessions
Don't settle for just any advice - seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear from incredible leaders and gain invaluable knowledge that will set you apart from other others!
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Practical insights into future careers in tech, science, business and government
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At ChangemakeHER, students don’t just learn about future careers, they learn from the women shaping them.
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Our speakers are living proof that young women belong in every room where big decisions are made.
Walking away with more confidence
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At ChangemakeHer, confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you build.
Whether you’re speaking up in a group, pitching your ideas, or just daring to dream bigger, Changemakeher is designed to help you back yourself.
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You’ll discover the power of your voice and walk away believing: “I can do this.”
Want the ChangemakeHer flavour at your school?
We now offer a streamlined in-school version of our popular event, led by GirlBoss Founder Alexia Hilbertidou.
These 1-hour keynote sessions and workshops are tailored for girls aged 11–18 (Grades 6–12)
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Contact us to book an event or learn more about how ChangemakeHer can inspire your students to step up, speak out, and lead boldly.
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