Step through the doorway of tradition and innovation. Where the past meets the future, bridging cultures, fostering connections and empowering women across the world.

Connecting Morocco to the world
Our mission is to bridge entrepreneurs across cultures and borders, fostering a global community where women lead, innovate, and collaborate to build a sustainable and inclusive future.

Build Morocco

About us

Our mission is rooted in empowering women to unlock their potential, transcending barriers to build futures where creativity, sustainability, and connection thrive. Through our events, we bring a fresh perspective to how we connect, collaborate, and create meaningful impact globally, while remaining authentic to who we are.

Team

Sophia Barhmi is a Moroccan-born philanthropist, a social activist and the Founder of BuildMorocco, a global platform dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs, empowering women, and fostering cross-cultural collaboration. With a background in finance and a vocation in organizing high-impact events, Sophia bridges cultures and communities to create sustainable opportunities for growth and authentic connections. Her work spans Africa, Europe, and beyond, creating spaces where diverse voices come together to inspire change, build networks, and support one another, regardless of their backgrounds.

PAST EVENTS

Women Driving Technology and Sustainability
November 23, 2024

The Diamond Lab
109 New Bond Street
W1S1EG
London, UK

A diverse group of individuals engaged in conversation while seated around a table, fostering collaboration and connection at the Diamond Lab in London, featuring Sophia Barhmi from Build Morocco.
A group of people standing together and posing for a photo in a well-lit room with a wall of text behind them at the event at the Diamond Lab in London, featuring Sophia Barhmi, Tony Fadell, Alex Ikonn and others.
Five women are seated in a row, engaged in a discussion at the event at the Diamond Lab in London, featuring Sophia Barhmi from Build Morocco. They are dressed in formal attire.
wo women cheerfully holding papers and smiling at the camera, showcasing a moment of shared success at the Diamond Lab in London, featuring Sophia Barhmi from Build Morocco.

BuildMorocco recently hosted an exclusive evening at The Diamond Lab, in collaboration with LegaC. Capital, uniting leading entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders to celebrate the transformative impact of Women’s leadership in technology and sustainability.

The event featured a vibrant blend of cultural and artistic elements highlighting diversity and sustainability, followed by insightful panel discussions. A remarkable night fostering meaningful connections across continents, bridging African, Norwegian, and international perspectives to drive innovation and women’s empowerment.

Our Fund:

Al-Hurra (The Free) is a dedicated fund committed to empowering women to break barriers, embrace independence, and lead with purpose. By investing in women-led initiatives, Al-Hurra fosters entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable growth while celebrating cultural heritage.

What We Do:

Invest in Women: Provide funding and mentorship to women-led businesses and projects.

Foster Growth: Offer skills training, networking opportunities, and resources to help ventures thrive.

Build Community: Connect women with a global network of peers, mentors, and investors.

Create Impact: Promote sustainable initiatives that uplift communities and honor cultural identity.

Our Mission

To create a world where women are free to lead, innovate, and inspire, shaping futures defined by empowerment and opportunity, regardless of where they come from.

Join Us

Al-Hurra is more than a fund—it’s a movement. Together, we can empower women to transform their lives and their communities.

Get in touch if you want to find out more about our initiative and upcoming events.