their struggles , they lacked the determination of standing on their own . The female sector in the country face many problems such as teen pregnancy , maternal mortality , gender violence ( particularly rape ), and illiteracy .
The heart breaking high death rate of women during and after child birth , illiteracy and the significantly low life expectancy rate of children in Sierra Leone .
Aisha states “ We are also impacting a dedicated community to work together to help change their lives for the better . Feeding the poor can help transform the primary instinct of survival of a child from just food to other important basic life necessities . Teaching the youth to thrive for success through education can gradually change their environment by opening up a horizon of leadership .”
In addition to being a mentor , Aisha is also director of health for African Relief in Action , a non-profit organization . Further , she serves as a registered volunteer for UNICEF , Amnesty International and Invisible Children . In all that she does , her mission is to set an example of leadership for others to take control of their lives while making a difference in the lives of others . In June 2011 , Aisha received a Leadership Award from the Sierra Leonean Community in Houston , Texas . In December of the same year , she was honored as Humanitarian of the Year and received the Service Award from the Abizzy Foundation .
From mentoring youths to being a lending ear to adults , Aisha came to realize that one of the best gifts you can give to others can be as simple as your sense of understanding . She reveals “ when you take the time to know and understand people , you open a path of rewarding encounters . Whether it ’ s feeding or simply talking to someone , letting that person know that you acknowledge their presence and existence is a gift that will last a lifetime .”
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