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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