'If you don’t think representation matters, you’re probably well-represented'
Bernice King
The MINA Magazine ICON Edition marks the launch of an exciting new platform dedicated to women with roots in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Unveiled at a festive event on June 13, 2025, at The College Hotel in Amsterdam, this inaugural edition is a celebration of inspiration, creativity, and connection within the MENA communitwww.instagram.com/minatribe_/?locale=nl&hl=afy. The magazine aims to provide a visible stage for MENA women, highlighting their strength, diversity, and creativity through a rich collection of interviews, photography, and personal stories.
MINA Magazine was founded to give MENA women a prominent place in the social and cultural landscape, offering them a “seat at the table” where their stories and talents are front and center. The ICON Edition launch event featured a panel discussion with inspiring women from the magazine, networking opportunities for creatives and entrepreneurs, and a festive unveiling of the very first issue.
By sharing experiences and empowering one another, MINA Magazine strives to break stereotypes and foster a sense of community, representation, and empowerment. The ICON Edition stands as a milestone in building an inclusive network that celebrates the versatility and resilience of MENA women, inviting readers to be inspired by their stories and achievements.
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MINA Magazine was founded to give MENA women a prominent place in the social and cultural landscape, offering them a “seat at the table” where their stories and talents are front and center. The ICON Edition launch event featured a panel discussion with inspiring women from the magazine, networking opportunities for creatives and entrepreneurs, and a festive unveiling of the very first issue.
By sharing experiences and empowering one another, MINA Magazine strives to break stereotypes and foster a sense of community, representation, and empowerment. The ICON Edition stands as a milestone in building an inclusive network that celebrates the versatility and resilience of MENA women, inviting readers to be inspired by their stories and achievements.
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De MENA-vrouw (Middle East North Africa) speelt een cruciale rol in onze gedeelde geschiedenis; haar verhalen hebben een waardevolle bijdrage geleverd aan de emancipatie van vrouwen. Nu is het tijd om niet alleen haar verhaal, maar ook de kennis, vaardigheden en ondernemingskracht van deze en komende generaties meer ruimte en podium te geven. Culturele ontwikkeling is een continu proces, gevormd door uiteenlopende factoren, en een belangrijk element daarin is de interactie binnen gemeenschappen: mensen die actief bijdragen aan het creëren, delen en consumeren van culturele inhoud.
MINA wil met dit platform de banden tussen netwerken versterken en een levendige culturele uitwisseling stimuleren om zo een positieve impact te hebben op de samenleving. Een diverse cultuur bevordert niet alleen duurzame economische groei en welvaart, maar versterkt ook innovatie, ondernemerschap, toerisme, handel en internationale relaties. Dit heeft een gunstig effect op de arbeidsmarkt en ondersteunt onze ambitie om de dialoog binnen de MENA-gemeenschap verder aan te moedigen.
Onze missie is om de culturele ontwikkeling van MENA-vrouwen in Nederland te ondersteunen door inspirerende content en het opbouwen van een inclusieve gemeenschap. We streven ernaar dat iedereen zich gehoord en gezien voelt en dat de schoonheid van verschillende culturen gevierd wordt. MINA is een beweging, voortgekomen uit de mindset van ondernemende, creatieve en hoogopgeleide vrouwen die hun krachten bundelen om samen meer impact te maken. Hun waardevolle bijdrage aan de stad Amsterdam komt voort uit een gedeelde visie, ondernemingszin en de creatie van een vernieuwend netwerk.
MINA wil met dit platform de banden tussen netwerken versterken en een levendige culturele uitwisseling stimuleren om zo een positieve impact te hebben op de samenleving. Een diverse cultuur bevordert niet alleen duurzame economische groei en welvaart, maar versterkt ook innovatie, ondernemerschap, toerisme, handel en internationale relaties. Dit heeft een gunstig effect op de arbeidsmarkt en ondersteunt onze ambitie om de dialoog binnen de MENA-gemeenschap verder aan te moedigen.
Onze missie is om de culturele ontwikkeling van MENA-vrouwen in Nederland te ondersteunen door inspirerende content en het opbouwen van een inclusieve gemeenschap. We streven ernaar dat iedereen zich gehoord en gezien voelt en dat de schoonheid van verschillende culturen gevierd wordt. MINA is een beweging, voortgekomen uit de mindset van ondernemende, creatieve en hoogopgeleide vrouwen die hun krachten bundelen om samen meer impact te maken. Hun waardevolle bijdrage aan de stad Amsterdam komt voort uit een gedeelde visie, ondernemingszin en de creatie van een vernieuwend netwerk.
The MENA woman (Middle East North Africa) plays a crucial role in our shared history; her stories have made a valuable contribution to the emancipation of women. Now it is time to not only give her story but also the knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial spirit of this and future generations more space and a platform. Cultural development is a continuous process shaped by various factors, and an important element in this is the interaction within communities: people who actively contribute to creating, sharing, and consuming cultural content.
MINA aims to strengthen the ties between networks and stimulate a vibrant cultural exchange to have a positive impact on society. A diverse culture not only promotes sustainable economic growth and prosperity but also enhances innovation, entrepreneurship, tourism, trade, and international relations. This has a favorable effect on the labor market and supports our ambition to further encourage dialogue within the MENA community.
Our mission is to support the cultural development of MENA women in the Netherlands by providing inspiring content and building an inclusive community. We strive for everyone to feel heard and seen and for the beauty of different cultures to be celebrated. MINA is a movement born from the mindset of entrepreneurial, creative, and highly educated women who join forces to make more impact together. Their valuable contribution to the city of Amsterdam stems from a shared vision, entrepreneurial spirit, and the creation of an innovative network.
MINA aims to strengthen the ties between networks and stimulate a vibrant cultural exchange to have a positive impact on society. A diverse culture not only promotes sustainable economic growth and prosperity but also enhances innovation, entrepreneurship, tourism, trade, and international relations. This has a favorable effect on the labor market and supports our ambition to further encourage dialogue within the MENA community.
Our mission is to support the cultural development of MENA women in the Netherlands by providing inspiring content and building an inclusive community. We strive for everyone to feel heard and seen and for the beauty of different cultures to be celebrated. MINA is a movement born from the mindset of entrepreneurial, creative, and highly educated women who join forces to make more impact together. Their valuable contribution to the city of Amsterdam stems from a shared vision, entrepreneurial spirit, and the creation of an innovative network.
MINA mentor program 2025
The Move Forward mentorship program, a collaboration between Girls Forward and the MINA platform, offers young women aged 18 to 27 the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Throughout the program, participants receive guidance from experienced female mentors from various sectors, attend inspiring workshops, and gain access to networking opportunities such as speed dating with professionals. Additionally, joint dinners are organized where participants can network in an informal setting and further develop themselves.
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'MENA women are like the desert roses that bloom in the harshest conditions; resilient, beautiful, and unbreakable, we carry within the strength of generations, the wisdom of their ancestors, and the courage to shape a brighter future. We are symbols of resilience and transformative power'
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