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Mirna El Helbawi

Mirna El Helbawi is an Egyptian writer, journalist, and activist who founded Connecting Humanity, a nonprofit organization focused on providing internet access in conflict zones, with a major impact in Gaza. Her initiative has distributed over 450,000 eSIMs, empowering displaced communities with vital communication tools. A passionate advocate for digital rights, El Helbawi was nominated for the Arab Journalism Award in 2016 and honored with the Electronic Frontier Foundation Award in 2024. Her journey and influence have been spotlighted in major media, including Enigma Magazine.