Belinda Idriss

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Belinda Idriss is the founder of Artijaan, a social enterprise committed to preserving traditional craftsmanship and supporting artisan communities in conflict-affected areas such as Afghanistan and Palestine. By bridging the gap between business and development aid, Artijaan creates sustainable livelihood opportunities for women and girls through ancestral crafts while preserving cultural heritage. Belinda’s French-Yemeni-Djiboutian heritage shaped her deep appreciation for cultural diversity, and Artijaan reflects her global vision of connecting cultures and imagining new systems rooted in empathy, storytelling, and collaboration.