Empowering women entrepreneurs in the Arab world to transform their communities and bring economic empowerment to the disadvantaged is key Alfanar's vision of more equitable region.

As an Alfanar supporter and executive producer of the Soufra documentary, actress Susan Sarandon is no stranger to the power and potential of social enterprise to empower vulnerable communities over the long-term and bring hope to those previously denied economic opportunity.

Check out this CNBC article to learn how Susan Sarandon is supporting Alfanar to champion the growing movement of bold women entrepreneurs changing the face of the Arab region.

Check out the article here.