NEWS

Ms. Aishath Hassan, a PhD Candidate in Educational Policy at the Maldives National University, Maldives has always been a true believer that change always begins in oneself. She has always aimed to inspire her students and everyone around her, especially the women and girls. A true women empowerment champion, she has worked tirelessly to open up opportunities for women and girls in the society. 

She is one of the pioneering leaders in the education sector of the Maldives, since she joined as a substitute teacher, back in the year 2006. Since then, it has always been her way up the ladder of success, with relentless effort and perseverance. She has also been honoured with the Merit Award in Education at the first ever ‘Professional and Career Women Awards 2018’ given by the Women In Maldives. She is also a Global Youth Peace Ambassador and a Youth Advocate. 

Ms. Aishath Hassan has achieved “Asia’s Women Personality Award”, “Asia’s Outstanding Volunteer Award”, “Asia’s Outstanding Educationist Award” and “Asia’s Excellence Award in Education” bagged by Asia Awards, powered by RULA Awards for her outstanding contribution in being an outstanding person as a volunteer, educator and a women empowerment champion.

Right from the start, she has always been a hard worker, who knew what she wanted to achieve. Being the ambitious person that she is, she took countless risks and leaps of faith to get to where she is now. Every time she slipped a few steps back, she worked extra hard to move forward.

Having worked at various levels in the education sector, from a substitute teacher, to a trained English language teacher, to a School Principal, and now, a significant staff at the Ministry of Education, Maldives, Ms. Aisha has always maintained a very close relationship with her colleagues and students. 

‘Aisha Miss is just like my mother. She was there when I needed someone. She always wants all her students to succeed.’ – Student from 2007

‘For me, Aisha Miss is not just a teacher, but more than that. She will go out of her way to make sure that we learn more than what is taught in the class. She will spend from her own pockets to get things for us.’ – Student from 2011

‘Aisha inspires people. She has a very positive attitude and a beautiful smile. She loves helping people. And she is one of the best educators in the field. A real gem.’ – A colleague

‘A principal like Aisha Miss just doesn’t exist. Everyone should be like her.’ A colleague 

Ms. Aisha enjoys raising her voice for the voiceless of the society. She is a co-founder of Male’ Ravvehinge Jamiyya, which was founded to raise the concerns of the Male’ City citizens regarding social issues. Along with that, she has volunteered since 2016 in Regional Alliance for Fostering Youth (RAFY NGO) and has been a volunteer in many local crisis situations. She has also volunteered herself as the CEO of Keen Institute for Nation Development (KIND) which is run by the Enlightening a Mindful Community (EMC NGO). She enjoys poetry, language and research. 

‘Aisha is a true inspiration for the society. She is a go-getter. Someone who doesn’t give up. So many girls follow her as a role model. I wish her all the best.’ -Fellow volunteer

‘Believe in yourself, and you will get there’ -Ms. Aishath Hassan-