By Omar Wally
Salimatou Fatty, an activist and founder of Salimatou Foundation for Education (SaFE), a right to education charitable foundation is listed among 100 Most Influential Young African by Africa Youth Awards.
It’s in recognition of the efforts of young achievers across the African continent. The initiative is noted to be the biggest and most respected across the continent with participation from over 140 countries globally.
The list which was restricted to age limits between, 15 & 36 had a coverage of 28 countries on the continent with Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana and Kenya leading with 19, 18, 10, 7 representatives respectively. The list was compiled and approved by the awards Jury made up of young Africans from across globe after public nominations were received and reviewed.
In an interview with The Fatu Network, Salimatou said for the award, “I am overwhelmed and feel more passionate to do what I love to do.”
Salimatou: This is advocating for human rights focusing on quality education and gender equality.
“I can’t say much, I owe this to each and everyone who believes in me, I appreciate every single person who took time to nominate me for this prestigious award.” For the award, I am overwhelmed and feel more passionate to Salimatou Foundation for Education volunteers and my beloved family, they all contributed in making this possible for me she concluded.
