Mary-Justine Todd, founder and executive director of Shamsaha, holds a Master’s Degree in International Public Health and International Studies.
Mary Justine Todd
Founder & Executive Director of Shamsaha
Mary-Justine Todd, founder and executive director of Shamsaha, holds a Master’s Degree in International Public Health and International Studies. A Ph.D. candidate in International Human Rights Law, she’s acclaimed for her leadership.
Winner of EY’s 2018 Middle East Winning Women Award, Afkarech’s 2018 Woman of the Year, and the 2019 International Gold Prize Stevie Award, she is recognised for the Shamsaha app, revolutionising crisis support for women in the Middle East. Formerly an aid worker, Mary-Justine specialised in gender-based violence for global NGOs like The International Rescue Committee. Her passion and innovation drive impactful humanitarian change.
About this Episode
Embark on a riveting journey with Mary Justine Todd as she shares the origins of Shamsaha, a pioneering crisis response program transforming lives in the Arab Middle East. From a transformative journey in Senegal to the tech-savvy breakthroughs of Shamsaha’s mobile app, Mary unfolds a narrative of empowerment, cultural sensitivity, and the profound impact of international public health.
Tune into this episode, as we delve into the heart of Shamsaha’s vision, shaped by the dynamo behind it, and discover the transformative power of empathy and technology in the realm of humanitarian aid. This episode is a beacon for aspiring women entrepreneurs, laden with insights and inspiration.
“The most important thing is to support each other and be compassionate and passionate at the same time ”
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“Even when the path is hard, as long as it’s the right path, the universe usually comes back around to support “
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Show highlights
“We want to ensure that everybody knows that everybody has biases”
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“Simply be kind, compassionate and open to everybody who reaches us for support”
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