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Jamila Aman has gone far beyond the call of duty in her wholehearted and passionate commitment to improve the lives of those she serves. She works tirelessly to help new immigrants and refugees adjust and acclimatize to their new environments, which at times can be financially and emotionally overwhelming. Her eye is always toward the betterment of the people that she serves. She has lobbied politicians and funders to help her cause.

Jamila understands the difficulties faced by newcomers all too well; her own experience taught her first-hand what needs to happen to make settlement in a new land viable and achievable.                                                                            click to read more

	As Executive Director for United Way agency, Northwood Neighbourhood Services, Jamila Aman has a great deal of responsibility resting on her shoulders. Yet somehow, she still manages to volunteer her time as Chair for the Agency Campaign—a role that she strongly encourages other United Way agency Executive Directors to consider taking on. “Living in Malton, it’s not easy to make it to town for a 7:15 am Cabinet meeting, but I wouldn’t dream of missing it. Witnessing all sectors come to the table for such an important cause is a wonderful experience and I’m honoured to contribute.” To read more related to this article please click here.
Executive Director, Jamila Mahmoud Aman raises $100,000.00 - May, 2006 To read more related to this article please click here.	Humanitarian Leila Joy McKenzie is genuinely altruistic in her efforts, and passionate about reaching out to those most vulnerable in society.

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NNS Celebrated 25th anniversary on April 25, 2007 and a special poem of "The Voice of Wisdom" was presentedby Professor Mahamud Said Togane

THE VOICE OF WISDOM
by Professor Mahamud Siad Togane

(For Jamila Aman & her coworkers)