1. Zahra Jaghoori Al Zahra Association Inc. SA
A dream with a purpose
Zahra Jaghoori
Al Zahra Association Inc. SA

2. Introduction
Al Zahra Association Inc. SA started from a dream in I came from Afghanistan in 2000 as young refugee with heart full of determination. I was hungry and thirsty for knowledge when my father decided to arrange my marriage in order to study at university as a condition of my love for learning . Suddenly I was married in age of 18 and pregnant with my first child when I realised that my dreams were crushed and destroyed by family violence and false community expectations. I could not finish my degree and was not allowed to work or participate in any external activity. It was then when I dreamed of helping myself and every young women from our community to reach their full potential and improve quality of life by accessing education, meaningful activities, sports, socialisation and independence in supportive cultural and spiritual community environment.

3. Dream with a Purpose Challenges Lake of support Cultural issues
Accessibility
Resources
Communication
Fear of unknown
Finance
Strategy

4. Strength Hope Purpose (vision and mission) Creativity
Collaborative leadership
Mindfulness and focus
Spiritual beliefs
Acceptance
Asking questions
Usage of existing resources
volunteers
selflessness

5. Rules
No idea is a bad idea
Be creative
Take risks
No criticism allowed
Respect
Leadership is learned

6. Building support and network
People support
Community leader and elders support
Government and services support
Internal and external resources
Networking
Training and education
Building trustworthy relationship
Looking for funding

7. Summarize Al Zahra is still learning to dream big and go for it
We made more mistakes then success
We are working hard to establish further
We are open to constructive criticism and love to learn and grow
we accept diversity and respect every one
We are ambassadors of peace with big dreams
We are determined to make a positive difference and bring the dream in to reality

8. Next Steps Possibilities are endless Thank you Establish venue
Leadership and management Competency
Self sufficient funding strategies
Generating developmental strategies and support our members, volunteers and committee to get equipped with skills, knowledge and relevant education
Building networks and partnership
Start turning ideas in reality
Qualitative service delivery
Promotional activities
Marketing
Using existing resources
Ethical work norms
Flexibility
Purpose focused organisation
Thank you