I  am pleased to announce that I am have offered admissions to graduate school.  

The injustice that I witnessed as a little girl living in a refugee camp inspired me to change the world and advocate for forgotten people. I consistently advocate for refugees as a former one myself. Throughout the years, speaking at the United Nations helped me gain experience in networking, listening to people, and being a social justice activist. Working alongside peaceful organizations is paramount to my work--like The United Nations ensuring children are not forgotten by creating opportunities for them. Being an activist means creating pathways for people to grow and fighting for what I believe in. As the founder of a non-profit organization in my home state Maine,, I have also mentored young people in my community in organizing for a better future by combating systemic racism through peaceful protest and organizing.  I have volunteered and led campaigns to rescue young women who experienced abuse and oppression.  Promoting this sustainability across the world is what I want to--or have been doing with my life. Furthering my education in this manner will allow me to strengthen my advocacy work

As an activist, I am especially aware that leaders are needed in today's political environment. There is so much suffering in the world that can be healed through being empathetic to one another. 

As a first generation college student, I am excited about this journey, and yet I know I will not be able to afford the cost of tuition and books. My family and I live in low incoming housing and I provide them with financial assistance. 

My goal is to raise at $28,000 to cover my entire tuition.

I invite you all to invest in my education if you have the financial capacity to do so. Any amount of donation is greatly appreciated. 

Thank you, 

Hamdia Ahmed 

Update: Thank you so much everyone for your support. I am almost done with my second semester of grad school. You’re support has allowed me to pay for my tuition this year without having to worry.