Fatuma Ali Hama

In the bustling village of Bula Bao, in Isiolo County, Fatuma Ali Hama carries a lifetime of hardship and resilience. Born in Garba Tula, she never had the chance to go to school. Instead, she spent her childhood herding livestock, unaware of the struggles that lay ahead.

At just nine years old, she was married and moved to Isiolo. Life as a young bride was difficult, but Fatuma embraced her role with unwavering devotion. Over the years, she became a mother to eleven children, only to endure the unbearable pain of losing six of them.

Her husband, a police officer, was the pillar of their family—until illness took him away, leaving Fatuma to raise their surviving children alone. With no formal education or stable income, she turned to selling groceries and working as a house help. But when her business failed and her health deteriorated under the weight of stress, she was left struggling to survive.

Through the support of the Mama Ibado Charity, Fatuma now receives food and healthcare, lifting a burden she has carried for too long. For the first time in years, she feels seen, supported, and safe.