EnglishA prominent leader in women's empowerment, small business development, and entrepreneurship in Egypt and the Arab region. She possesses extensive experience spanning many years in supporting and empowering women economically, developing the business environment for startups, and promoting women's economic participation across various sectors.
Dr. Huda Yassa heads the Businesswomen's Association for Development, where she leads the association's efforts to achieve its mission of empowering women and youth, and promoting sustainable development through training, funding, consulting and strategic partnerships.
Dr. Huda is known for her ability to stimulate creative energies and empower women to access sustainable opportunities in the labor market. She is a pioneer in promoting a culture of entrepreneurship and encouraging investment in local capabilities, with a special focus on the role of women in economic and social development.
Businesswomen's Development Association (BWD) An Egyptian non-governmental organization established on June 20, 1999 in the city of Tenth of Ramadan, Sharqia Governorate, registered under number 1075 of 1999.
It aims to empower women economically, support environmentally friendly micro and small enterprises, and promote comprehensive and sustainable community development. The association expanded its activities to cover the entire country on May 14, 2002.
It operates in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Society Practice Law No. 149 of 2019, and through 15 specialized committees covering various development fields.
To be the leading reference association in empowering women and youth economically in Egypt and the Arab world, and supporting innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship.
Empowering women and youth economically through training, financing, consulting and strategic partnerships, while promoting a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Specialized training programs in professional and technical skills, and entrepreneurship, to qualify cadres.
Promoting environmental awareness and organizing specialized local and international environmental seminars and conferences.
Developing local industry, implementing quality standards, and opening export markets.
Promoting all forms of tourism, and supporting the local economy and sustainable tourism.
Economically empowering women and youth, and organizing investment forums and summits.
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence and promoting entrepreneurship across various sectors.
