From Refugee Camp to Master’s Degree: The Inspiring Story of Hamdia Ahmed

Hamdia Ahmed, a 24-year-old Somali woman, has won hearts online with her inspiring story of perseverance and success. Born in a refugee camp in Kenya, Ahmed shared her journey to completing her master’s degree in the US in a long Twitter thread. She revealed that her parents had escaped a civil war with nothing but determination, and her father worked as a delivery man using a wheelbarrow to raise them in the camp.

Ahmed expressed her gratitude to the everyday people who helped her pay for her school tuition, and the organizations like the United Nations and The State Department who allowed her family to move to the US. She plans to pursue law as she continues to advocate for refugees and fight for social justice.

In addition to her academic achievements, Ahmed’s mother is also a hijab-clad model who fled Somalia while pregnant with her fourth child. In 2017, Ahmed became the first contestant in a hijab to enter the Miss Maine pageant, with the goal of defying stereotypes surrounding the Muslim community and improving its representation.

Ahmed’s story has inspired many, with users on Twitter sending their congratulations and admiration. Her story serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of refugee women, who face tremendous obstacles yet continue to strive for success and make a difference in the world.

In a world where refugee women are often overlooked and marginalized, Hamdia Ahmed’s story is a powerful example of the potential and determination that lies within them. She is a true inspiration to women everywhere, and a reminder that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.

Re- reported from the story originally published in The Indian Express