A woman from the Gaza Strip has launched a clothing brand to help revitalize the war-torn Palestinian enclave, working in partnership with a female Japanese operator of a mail-order business.

Rozan Al-Khazendar is the founder of Rozza Agency, a company specializing in corporate design and digital business solutions. It operates from a rented office in a suburban area of Cairo, surrounded by apartment complexes.

The 39-year-old entrepreneur launched her business in 2014 from a room in her home in Gaza City, in northern Gaza Strip. A rare female presence in the male-dominated Palestinian society, she is also committed to identifying female role models and fostering talent.