Join us for an empowering afternoon of self-defense, storytelling, and community building with Rana Abdelhamid, founder of Malikah and author of Get Home Safe.

Participants will learn practical self-defense techniques rooted in situational awareness, boundary setting, verbal de-escalation, and physical safety skills, all designed to help women and girls feel more confident navigating everyday life. 

Rana will also discuss her book Get Home Safe, sharing her journey from growing up in Queens as the daughter of Egyptian immigrants to becoming a nationally recognized advocate for community safety and anti-violence initiatives. The event will conclude with a Q&A and book signing. Whether you're looking to build confidence, learn practical safety skills, or connect with other women in your community, this event is for you. No prior self-defense experience is necessary.

Rana Abdelhamid is the founder and CEO of Malikah, a grassroots organization dedicated to building safety, healing, and power for women and girls. A Harvard Kennedy School graduate, David Prize Recipient, first-degree black belt, and author of Get Home Safe, Rana has trained thousands of women in self-defense and has been featured by major national and international media for her work advancing community safety and combating gender-based violence.