Rahma Shehade (Anera’s very own Mary Poppins) – International Women’s Day 2020 Profile
by Anera
Posted in: Voices from the field
Rahma Shehade, also known as Um Hadi, has been working at Anera’s main office in Beirut since 2017. She is a Palestinian mother of four from Safad District. Like many of the people we serve, she has been a refugee in Lebanon her entire life.
As office manager at Anera, she ensures that the office is well-stocked, organized and clean. But Rahma has been so much more than her official role. For us, Um Hadi is the embodiment of love. She listens to everyone’s complaints and provides emotional support. “She was our second mom and our keeper of secrets,” says Louai Ladki, the grants and operations coordinator in Anera’s Beirut office.
Rahma is retiring to spend time with her family. We will sorely miss her heartwarming smile in the office.
