On March 8th 2018, marking International Women’s Day, Khalil Salem Charity Society celebrated the achievements of APN Co-Founder Razan Zuayter, as well as three other influential women.

Zuayter was honoured for her unceasing contribution to the protection of nature and support of agriculture in the Arab region.

The other women included: Hadeel Abu Sawfa, founder of ‘Komistair’ initiative which aims to integrate people with disabilities in social events and provide them with volunteer opportunities; Rawan Barakat, blind entrepreneur and founder of “Raneen Initiative” that produces Arabic audio books to engage children, especially those with visual impairments; and Dr. Najma Abu Asbaa’ who completed her PhD at the age of 73.