EPISODE · Jul 14, 2022 · 58 MIN
Shawky Fahel: Palestinian-Canadian Business Leader and Philanthropist
from Palestine Debrief · host Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East
Shawky Fahel came to Canada in the 1960’s and started his first business in 1979 with a $1000 loan and nothing more than a few carpet and paint supplies. Based in Waterloo, ON, Shawky became successful businessman, political activist and philanthropist who has received innumerable awards over the years, both at the local and national level, for his various contributions. Yet amidst all this busyness and success, he has remained committed to improving the lives of Palestinians, both in Palestine and in the diaspora in Canada. His most recent philanthropic gesture – one that we’ll discuss during our conversation – was a donation of $100,000 to launch a Foundation for Palestinian Studies at the University of Waterloo. Learn more:Foundation for Palestinian Studies WebsiteFoundation for Palestinian Studies at the University of Waterloo WebsiteSubscribe to this podcast, and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail
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Shawky Fahel came to Canada in the 1960’s and started his first business in 1979 with a $1000 loan and nothing more than a few carpet and paint supplies. Based in Waterloo, ON, Shawky became successful businessman, political activist and philanthropist who has received innumerable awards over the years, both at the local and national level, for his various contributions. Yet amidst all this busyness and success, he has remained committed to improving the lives of Palestinians, bot...
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