Name: 3 lessons on starting a movement from a self-defense trailblazer
Uploaded: 2019-04-12T14:55:18Z
Duration: 11 min 2 s
Description: At 16, Rana Abdelhamid started teaching self-defense to women and girls in her neighborhood. Almost 10 years later, these community classes have grown into Malikah: a global grassroots network creating safety, power and solidarity for all women. How did she do it? Abdelhamid shares three ingredients for building a movement from the ground up.

At 16, Rana Abdelhamid started teaching self-defense to women and girls in her neighborhood. Almost 10 years later, these community classes have grown into Malikah: a global grassroots network creating safety, power and solidarity for all women. How did she do it? Abdelhamid shares three ingredients for building a movement from the ground up.

Rana Abdelhamid: 3 lessons on starting a movement from a self-defense trailblazer

3 lessons on starting a movement from a self-defense trailblazer

Embracing the hijab in NYC, a young woman transforms hate-fueled violence into a movement for women's empowerment and safety.

From a community center basement to a global network, Malikah teaches self-defense, fostering solidarity among women worldwide.

Joy, community, and proactive self-defense form the core of Malikah, proving that empowerment stems from unity and resilience.