Hinnawi was asked to share her story again, with global artisan class, talking more about Palestinian heritage and culture, emphasizing on HAMA’s part with refugee women.
Dean Soyeon Shim, PH.D ,School of Human Ecology Dean invited Hinnawi’s for lunch appreciating her support for UW students and women refugees. “Thank you for sharing your expertise and network to support our students in design. You have inspired many students to think about what it means to be a leader, particularly as a design professional. Your work is fascinating and resonates with what we believe is important “ dean Soyeon Shim
March 1st,2018
Hama Hinnawi, humanitarian fashion designer and founder of HAMA, was invited as a featured speaker at the launch of Tatreez Circle, a cultural wellness program hosted by MENA Community Center in Chicago. In this community-centered event, Hama explored the history and meaning of Palestinian tatreez embroidery, highlighting its roots in storytelling, identity, and resistance. She also shared how HAMA empowers refugee women by transforming traditional embroidery into high-fashion pieces while preserving heritage and supporting economic sustainability. This event brought together Chicago’s Arab and Palestinian communities to honor embroidery as a tool of cultural preservation, women’s empowerment, and intergenerational healing.