Fatha Mohamed

Co-Founder - Communal Responses Initiative

Fatha Mohamed is a student at the United States International University-Africa, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration as a Mastercard Foundation scholar. Passionate about topics like international development, the importance of education, and refugee-inclusive policies, Fatha is dedicated to using her platform to drive meaningful change. Her commitment to leadership and community service is reflected in her role as Vice President of the Mastercard Foundation Scholar Council at USIU-Africa and as Deputy President during her high school years.

Fatha is the co-founder of the Communal Responses Initiative, where Dadaab scholars at USIU-Africa come together annually to fundraise and support development efforts in Dadaab, leveraging their skills and networks to make a positive impact. Her professional experience includes working as an incentive teacher at Hagadera High School and interning with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC), where she supports the DREEM project. These roles have honed her skills in project management, stakeholder coordination, and community engagement.

Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Fatha enjoys writing poetry, traveling, sports, reading, and volunteering. She is fluent in Somali, English, and Swahili, with proficiency in Arabic, and her diverse experiences have equipped her with strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Fatha is committed to creating a positive impact in her community and contributing to a future that supports education, inclusion, and development.