Wings of Hope
An initiative by Leyanna Sidawi
Connecting people of determination to their communities through creativity, entrepreneurship and business activity.
About Us
We are a non-profit initiative based in the UAE.
We work closely with people of determination of all
ages and abilities.
Our objective is to facilitate a real world entrepreneurial
business opportunity.
Our 4 step Approach
Creativity
We organise arts & crafts workshops at local community centres and work with the students to bring their creations to life.
Discussion
We brainstorm with the students in group sessions about how best to transform their creations into marketable products.
Entrepreneurship
We provide the tools and guidance to facilitate the transformation from artistic creation to marketable product.
Business
Opportunities
We organise 'pop-ups’ at local fairs to showcase and sell the students' creations, ensuring that they are a part of the set-up, operation, and sales process.
Making a difference in the lives of students of determination, The Rashid Centre for students of Determination, was established in 1994. Since opening, we have been faced with many challenges to achieve the State’s strategy and the vision of its wise government, which did not only look at this category but also created a vision of faith, empowerment, employment and integration for the students.
Event Gallery
Charity Sale
Setting up stalls and helping students showcase and sell their creations.
October 25th, 2025
Dubai | UAE
Creative Crafts Workshop
Creating marketable products with students at Al Rashid Community Centre.
September 27th, 2025
Dubai | UAE
Z.Warehouse Pop up Feb
Z.Warehouse Pop-Up
At Alserkal Avenue Warehouse - A1
Feb 13th & 14th, 2026
Dubai | UAE
Z.Warehouse Pop up May
Supporting Local Businesses
At Alserkal Avenue, Warehouse - 46
May 19th-20th, 2026
Dubai | UAE
Testimonials
Aysha (student from Al Rashid Centre
for People of Determination)
Thank you Leyanna for helping me sell all my bracelets.
Amani Abdou (Head of Workshops:
Al Rashid Centre for People of Determination)
Leyanna’s way of working and her ideas were amazing. All the students were so engaged and eager to succeed. Wings of Hope is a great initiative
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