The photo from the left Dr. Munira Maalimisaq, Amina Amir, and Dr. Jamila
By Amina Amir-Minneapolis, MN
Last night, Inspire Change Clinic’s first-anniversary celebration brought together stories of compassion, sacrifice and achievement. The occasion recognized Munira’s work connecting culturally responsive healthcare with education and community support—a vision that gives young people opportunities to learn and see what they might become.
LOVE INTO PURPOSE
Their paths are different, but their examples matter. For Somali students, seeing women from their community build, serve and lead can make a dream feel possible. Runta shares these stories to encourage young people to pursue their education, seek guidance and use what they learn to help others
Keep learning. Build a legacy.
Help someone else rise. Keep learning. Build a legacy. Help someone else rise. Dr. Jamila shared how wanting to understand her mother’s illness inspired her to become a doctor. Her account of her mother receiving kidney dialysis and her brother donating a kidney revealed the family love behind her journey.
LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
Senator Zaynab Mohamed’s work on driver’s license access and renters’ protections offers another example of Somali American women turning a commitment to others into action.
Inspire Change Clinic’s primary care is for your whole family, from newborns to seniors. Visit us in person, by phone, or by video. We accept most insurance and offer Somali and Spanish interpreters, with same-week visits available. For more information, please visit Inspire Change Clinic.Org
Amina Amir who is a writer, poet, and compassionate community advocate is a regular contributor to Runta News. She is based in Minnesota and closely follows the activities and progress of the Somali community in her state.
