Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma
 | This article has an unclear citation style. (March 2018) |
Natasha Kaoma | |
|---|---|
| Born | Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma 1992 (age 31–32) Livingstone, Zambia |
| Education | Bachelor of Science in Human Biology[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Delaware University of Zambia Cambridge University[2] |
| Occupation | Medical Doctor |
| Years active | 2009 |
| Website | copperrosezambia |
Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma (born 1992) is a Zambian medical doctor,[3] best known for being the founder of Copper Rose Zambia with Faith Suwilanji Kaoma an organisation seeking to teach women the importance of sexual and reproductive health.[4][5][6] She is a women's health advocate and the 2017 Queen's Young Leaders Award winner.[7][8][9] She is a member of the Royal Commonwealth Society for her work in improving the lives of Commonwealth citizens and was also nominated for the Nelson Mandela-Graca Machel youth activism award in 2016.[10]
Awards
[edit]Natasha is a 2017 Queens Young Leaders award recipient and Zambian Women of the Year-Healthcare Champion for 2017.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Natasha springs from a family which is mainly dominated by females, her being the sixth child. She has a brother who happens to be the only male member of the family. Altogether, they are seven in the family.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Natasha profile youthcoalition.org
- ^ a b Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma copperrosezambia.org
- ^ "Skoll | Faith Kaoma". skoll.org. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
- ^ 'We teach people to sew their own sanitary towels' BBC News
- ^ Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma makes Zambia & Africa proud at Buckingham Palace www.xclusivenigeria.com
- ^ Zambia's Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma wins Queen's Young Leader Award July 5, 2017 thisisafrica.me
- ^ Her Majesty The Queen honors Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace mwebantu.com
- ^ Queens young leader Natasha Dedicates awards Lusakatimes
- ^ Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma wins the 2017 Queen's Young Leaders Award Lusaka voice
- ^ Natasha Salifynji Kaoma iyafp.org
- ^ Natasha focuses on menstrual hygiene Daily Mail