Inspirational: ASHA, SINGLE MOTHER AND TAXI DRIVER

HER UNIQUE STORY CAN INSPIRE MANY WOMEN IN AFRICA. AGAINST ALL ODDS, ASHA, A SOMALIAN, SET OUT TO BECOME A TAXI DRIVER. A PROFESSION GENERALLY DOMINATED BY MEN…

Jeanne Engamba

Asha Mohammed is a taxi driver in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. A country that the United Nations (UN) ranks among the most difficult for women, in terms of laws and political climate. Her choice was mainly guided by her living conditions, but also by the desire to break stereotypes. Indeed, being a taxi driver is one of the most dangerous professions in Somalia. This is because of the resurgence of terrorist attacks in vehicles. At any time, a terrorist passenger can set off an explosive! For that reason it is a profession only recommended to men in the country. Asha Mohamed does not see it that way, she has to take care of her family, and her children. It must be said that the young woman of 19 years…

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