I had an opportunity to work with Karima in November 2017 when I started my internship at Nicehearts . At that time , she was on an apprenticeship program with Nicehearts . With women being the primary focus group of Nicehearts ’ training programs and events , many of the women who used to attend the trainings brought their children along . Karima used to come to our rescue and take care of those children , just so that the mothers could fully participate in the training programs and events . A mother of two herself , and currently attending vocational school to be a private nanny ( Perhepäivähoitaja ), Karima is undoubtedly a gifted governess . When I got to know her , she had already completed 2 years at Nicehearts .
’’ I first heard about Nicehearts in 2015 from a friend and started my apprenticeship soon after that . I ’ m glad I came here because there could not have been a better place for me to learn while working . All the staff and volunteers at Nicehearts are so nice to me and to each other , this has inspired me to be better and do a lot more . Am starting my second round of apprenticeship with the City of Helsinki from January 2018 .
It ’ s a big boost for my career and I give credit to Nicehearts for helping me get this far . ’’ When I asked if she wants to continue volunteering with Nicehearts , she said ,
“ Of course ! Even though my apprenticeship contract with Nicehearts ended this December 2017 , in my free time , I would like to continue as a volunteer . Volunteering is my way of contributing towards making this world a better place for everyone ! ’’
Inspired by Nicehearts ’ idea of empowering women in a ‘ for the women , by the women and to the women ’ kind of way , Karima has registered for the upcoming Neighbourhood Mothers training . After the training , she will be helping many women who are out there looking for help . It will be a way for Karima to fulfil her own desire of helping through volunteering , as well as meeting Nicehearts ’ agenda of empowering women for gender equity . Karima wishes there would be peace everywhere so that no one is displaced from a country because of war . She is also concerned about the environment . She thinks the earth is being polluted owing to various reasons , but , as Karima says , “ We should care for our planet and keep it clean , not just for now , but also for our future generations .”
Thank you Karima , we wish you well as you serve the kids of Helsinki in an official capacity and also help fellow women as a future Neighbourhood Mother !