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West Australian
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Touring theatre show to explore themes of poverty and family solidarity with Esperance students
Esperance students will explore themes of poverty and family solidarity as part of a thought-provoking theatre program. Hoods, a gritty suburban tale written by Angela Betzien, will be performed at Esperance Civic Centre on June 25 as part of a regional WA tour. The production is recommended for secondary students in Years 9 to 12. It forms part of a two-year partnership between Barking Gecko Arts and Horizon Power to bring theatre productions and creative learning programs to regional students through the Powering Imaginations initiative. Barking Gecko Arts chief executive Ryan Taaffe said the program would build students' wellbeing through engagement with the arts. 'When children experience live theatre, it fosters creativity and empathy, improves emotional intelligence, and brings bucketloads of joy,' he said. 'Thanks to Horizon Power's support, we can bring these transformative experiences directly to regional communities.' The $100,000 partnership from Horizon Power was delivered on behalf of the State Government and will also reach Exmouth and Karratha. Horizon Power chief executive Stephanie Unwin said the energy provider was pleased to support an initiative which would foster regional students' creativity. 'It's fantastic that Barking Gecko can continue to expand their program across regional WA so that more students have the chance to experience the excitement of their live theatre shows,' she said. 'We are proud to support this initiative and work together to bring the arts to an ever-increasing audience across the regions.' It comes after the latest round of Horizon's Community Partnerships Program which awarded $50,000 across 12 initiatives in the Goldfields-Esperance region. Beneficiaries include Cycling Development Foundation's Laverton Cycling Project, Esperance's Mother's Day Classic, and Mudjar Aboriginal Corporation's Reconciliation Day event, and a fire pit and furniture for the Wingellina (Irrunytju) Community, among others.
Daily News Egypt
30-01-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egyptian Startup Hoods Secures EGP 5 Million Investment from Shark Tank
Egyptian e-commerce startup Hoods has secured a EGP 5 million investment from businessman Ahmed Tarek and entrepreneur Mona Ataya during its appearance on Shark Tank Egypt. The funding includes EGP 3.75 million in exchange for a 15% equity stake and an EGP 1.25 million interest-free loan for six months. Founded by Mostafa Hanafy, Hoods is pioneering the Live Shopping concept, a rapidly growing e-commerce trend that allows consumers to purchase products instantly while watching live-streamed content. This model combines entertainment and commerce, transforming the way consumers interact with online shopping. “We are not just building a platform for selling; we are shaping the future of e-commerce,†said Hanafy. “Consumers today want an engaging and interactive shopping experience, and Hoods bridges the gap between content creation and seamless transactions.†Hoods enables sellers and content creators to set up their own live shopping channels in just two minutes, offering a hassle-free alternative to social media platforms that lack built-in e-commerce tools. The platform eliminates the need for sellers to manage separate websites, payment gateways, and shipping services. Since its launch 14 months ago, Hoods has attracted 150,000 users, processed 20,000 successful orders, and generated EGP 30 million in sales, all while keeping marketing costs low. With ambitious plans for regional expansion, the startup aims to become the largest Live Shopping platform in the Middle East by 2026, introducing AI-driven shopping tools and new monetization models to enhance user experience and revenue generation.
