Shamsaha’s mission statement: Advocating for women’s empowerment and protection throughout the Middle East.
what we do
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who we are
We believe in a future where women are able to reach their full potential and achieve their dreams. When women reach out, we respond. We feel successful when we contribute to creating a world driven by inspiration not oppression.
Shamsaha’s vision is to empower women to thrive we believe in acting with:
Conviction + Compassion
We value conviction: We hold a firm belief in the power of our cause. This unshaken position fuels our commitment to changing the world and making it a better place.
We value compassion: Our dedication to the greater good drives us to really be present to what’s going on around us. We truly care about what we do and do whatever we can to further our cause.
100+ certified women’s crisis advocates
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advisory board
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Munira AlShaikh
Shamsaha President & Co-Founder of Insights Therapy
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Tessa O’Neil
Advisory Board Member
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Dr. Aseel Zimmo
Advisory Board Member
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Kristen Lenau
Advisory Board Member
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Jen Cook
Advisory Board Member
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Angella Clark-Jervois
Advisory Board Member
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Eman Nooruddin
Advisory Board Member
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Mary-Justine Todd
Shamsaha Founder & CEO
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Regina Hays
Advisory Board Member
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Lubna Fakhro
Advisory Board Member
our team
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Mary-Justine Todd
Shamsaha Founder & CEO
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Tessa O’Neil
Advisory Board Member
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Maryam Zaman
Marketing & Media Coordinator
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Fatima Al Haddad
Regional Client Service Manager
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Nawshaba Rahman
Director of Operations
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Rabeea Ali
Accountant & Administrative Manager
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Sylvia Marcus
Partnership and Business Development Manager
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Noor Zainal
Client Case Coordinator
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