Healing in the Dark:Humanitarian Work in Conflict Zones | Fatima Mohammed Habib | TEDxBazeUniversity
In this courageous TEDx talk, Fatima Mohammed Habib, Founder and Executive Director of Advocacy For Human Value foundation, shares her firsthand experiences delivering humanitarian aid in some of the world’s most volatile conflict zones. She sheds light on the emotional, physical, and psychological toll faced by aid workers, as well as the silent resilience of the communities they serve. With empathy and urgency, Fatima reveals what it means to bring hope, healing, and dignity in places marked by destruction and despair. Her message is a call to action: even in darkness, humanity can be a guiding light. A passionate humanitarian and social impact leader currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Global Security and Intelligence. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Maiduguri. At the age of 14, I founded the Advocacy for Human Value Foundation (ADH) to improve the lives of Nigeria’s most vulnerable communities by providing essential services such as clean water, healthcare, education, and protection.As a YALI RLC alumna and advocate for sustainable development, she has impacted over 757,000 lives in marginalized communities across Northern Nigeria. My work focuses on combating child sexual exploitation, gender-based violence, and promoting girl child education. I am also actively addressing challenges in displaced communities through initiatives like the Illmu Project, which ensures informal education for girls in IDP camps. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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