Sharifa Shakirah proves displaced kids can soar in Malaysia if given a fair chance.
US Ambassador to Malaysia Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir presents Sharifa Shakirah a certificate recognising her as Malaysia’s nominee for the US government’s International Women of Courage award.
Twenty years after her own perilous journey to sanctuary, the cause of the displaced – particularly children – remains dear to her heart. “That kind of attitude breaks my heart but also motivates me because it shows how crazily people can act, and how much they need to get educated,” she told FMT recently.The 500 or so women who regularly congregate at RWDN programmes in Rohingya communities around KL discuss topics including sexual reproductive health, gender inequality, and child marriage. Quran reading sessions are popular.
“Even if just 10 people out of the hundreds who attend RWDN programmes feel they have learnt something, I see that as a success.”
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