Umayma recently received the Social Engagement Award of 2022 from the faculty for social wellbeing, Malta University. She is also one of the department of ender and sexualities nominations for the Dean's Award. Umayma is a U.S. Embassy nominee for the 2021 Secretary of State, Woman of Courage Award. She is also a member of the expert group on the views of migration in the field of migration asylum and integration with the European Commission. She has been working on the subject of gender equality and justice for migrant women in Malta for more than 7 years. This has allowed her to gain great knowledge and expertise in the field, giving Umayma the ability and skills to add different perspectives and dimensions in solving the problems faced by her community to achieve positive inclusion in the host country.
Umayma was a participant in the IVLP Project NGO Management, organized by the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center.
Umayma's exchange experience led to the development of his IVLP Impact Award Project: "IVLP was unique opportunity to better understand U.S. federalism and civil society. It helped me develop my leadership skills, using new tips and techniques to improve the organizational culture and understand the importance of having a global network to grow our organization."
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