I sat down with Amal and Zikki to discuss how they started their non-profit at just 15 and 16 years old. They are now a thriving organization continuously supporting young women and girls in Minnesota that has been in existence for 8 years. Learn more about how they did it!

Amal is a Master student in City and Regional planning. She is one of the co-founders of the Sisterhood Boutique, a business venture that is  designed to help young East African girls gain leadership and work experience. Currently, she is the In-store Lead manager where she works with youth and  manages the store. At her job, Amal provides financial literacy and assistance in college readiness. She mentors youth and provides resources to pursue higher education.

Zikki is the co-founder and current site coordinator of Sisterhood Boutique, a business venture that is designed to help young East African girls gain leadership and work experience. She is a student at Normandale College where she’s planning on pursuing youth studies at the University of Minnesota. She has over 6 years of experience working with youth and creating a curriculum on youth development. Zikki did America-Corp, where she was a Public Allie scholar a national movement committed to advancing social justice and equity by engaging and activating the leadership capacities of our young people. In her quest to help others, she is very involved in her community through participation in local businesses and initiatives. Zikki has multiple years of volunteer experience and is an active community member. In the future, Zikki is interested in combining her passion for youth development and non-profit to bring light to issues the face immigrant communities.

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