Celebrate the Remarkable Women in Your Life
“I would first like to recognize my mother, Shagufta Naz, whose resilience and strength have shaped my life. She became a young widow and single-handedly raised four children while working full-time, ensuring we had a future filled with opportunities.
In South Asian society, where single mothers often face deep-rooted stigma and are looked down upon, she never wavered. With no support system, she provided us with a stable home and eventually moved us back to the UAE for a better life.
Her unwavering determination and sacrifices make her my greatest source of inspiration. I would never let go of any opportunity to talk about my true inspiration.”
– Elaf Hayat, Academic Advisor, Exeed College
For the last three years, I’ve been battling cancer and Thankfully, I’m surrounded by incredible strength. My mother, Meharbanu Mulla who is a stage 3 cancer survivor. My aunt, Saleema Mulla, continues her five-year battle with cancer and still ongoing, a true inspiration. And my former manager, Bhawana Chawla, another survivor who has always provided unwavering motivation and support at my workplace. These women are my rocks.
– Shabnam Mulla, Student Services Officer, Exeed College
“For Women who inspire me – I want to take this moment to first acknowledge myself.
I am an inspiration to myself. I have had a lot of opportunities in life but I have also had my share of setbacks and failures. Yet, I have not allowed my failures to define me, demotivate me or change my perspective on things and life in general.
I inspire myself to do better and to be a better person and to accept me for me.”
– Komal Agarwal, Academic Advisor, Exeed College