Hi my name is Aminata Keita, I am from West Africa (Ivory coast). When I was young, I saw my mum working hard as a man to take care of us. Often we had nothing but even with our poverty, my mum was there to help other children who were also struggling with poverty.
 
I remember being young and watching my mum helping others as much as she could. Her actions instilled a feeling within me that when I grew up I knew that I wanted to help people as well.
 
It is so hard for me to see the women, and especially the children suffering…I know what they are going through, I know what they are thinking and how scared they are and how they often wonder will this ever end? Going to bed hungry. Waking up hungry...it was hard and very sad.
 
Now, I want to do what I can to help. But I can’t do it all by myself...like Hellen Keller said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” I truly believe this and that's why I need your help. No matter how much...every bit counts. Whatever you can give will help so many and will make them have hope and will bring some happiness.
 
This is my dream since I was little and I am doing this for mum. She is my role model. She saw how women can be brave , self confident. and she always encourage me to be educated women and independent. that why I why want to be women to educated and empower.