Bangladesh's Faizah gets 'Global Goals Changemaker Award'

 

Live Correspondent: Bangladesh's Fairooz Faizah Beecher, the co-founder of 'Moner School,' has won the 2021 Goalkeepers' Global Goals Changemaker Award. It was announced by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on Tuesday.

The 2021 Changemaker Award, which celebrates an individual who has inspired change using personal experience or from a position of leadership, recognizes Faizah of Bangladesh for her work promoting good health and well-being, the foundation said in a release.

Beecher has co-founded 'Moner School,' an online platform that aims to raise awareness around mental health and ensure equal access to mental healthcare across the country.

As part of its annual goal-keepers campaign, the foundation also announced the winners of three additional Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards.

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, former United Nations Under-Secretary-General, has been announced as one of the three winners of the 2021 Global Goalkeeper Award.

Mlambo-Ngcuka, a former deputy president of South Africa, has dedicated her life to advancing social justice and working with civil society organizations.

This year's two additional Goalkeepers awards were given to Jenifer Colpas of Colombia, and Satta Sheriff of Liberia. Each awardee was recognized for their work supporting the Global Goals in their local communities.

"These award winners show how women are leading the way in coming up with the innovative solutions needed to rebuild our communities and nations," said Mark Suzman, CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

"This year's winners continue to inspire us as they work tirelessly to create a more equal, resilient, and compassionate world."

The announcement of the Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards winners follows last week's release of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's fifth annual Goalkeepers Report.

Dhaka, 21 September (campuslive24.com)//BSC

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