Sheeba Ameer
Sheeba Ameer | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Social worker, activist |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Sheeba Ameer is an Indian social activist and writer from Thrissur, Kerala, India. In 2000, Ameer founded SOLACE,[1] a non-profit organization providing support to children with cancer and their families in Kerala.[2][3] SOLACE offers financial assistance, emotional support, and practical help. The organization also works to raise awareness about cancer,[4] and advocate for better cancer care in Kerala.
Awards and recognition[edit]
Ameer received the CNN IBN Real Heroes Award in 2011.[5]
She was also awarded[when?] the Abhijith Foundation Award for Best Social Worker in Kerala,[1] and the Vanita Ratnam Award in 2017.[4]
Bibliography[edit]
- നടന്നുപോയവള് (Published by Current Books, Thrissur)
- ആഴത്തില് പതിഞ്ഞ ചിത്രങ്ങള് (Published by Current Books, Thrissur)
- പ്രണയിനി അവളുടെ കഥകളും കവിതകളും കാത്തിരിപ്പുകളും (Published by Red Cherry Books, Kozhikode)
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Warrior who heals". The New Indian Express. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
- ^ "എവിടെയോ നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടുപോയ എന്നെ തിരികെ വേണമായിരുന്നു'; പ്രണയഗാനങ്ങളെഴുതി ഷീബ അമീര്". Vanitha. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
- ^ "ഷീബ അമീർ നെയ്യുന്നു; നന്മ പൂക്കളുള്ള സാരികൾ". Manorama Online. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ a b "Sheeba Ameer: A mother who lost her daughter to cancer now cares for 1400 children". The News Minute. 8 March 2017. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ^ "A Mother Who Lost Her Daughter To Cancer Is Now Helping Hundreds Of Cancer Patients". The Better India. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-04.