Ugandan musician, actress, entrepreneur and humanitarian who has been in the United States of America was given the TIAW World of Difference 100 Award under the best humanitarian category.
“I am grateful for winning this international award and am honoured to take on this bigger challenge of helping women world-wide,” said Halima.
Upon her return, a party was held in Kamwokya where she was received by fellow stars among whom was Rema who gave her a bouquet of flowers. Benedicta Nanyonga, Hajjat Aphwa Sebyala, Theopista Ntale Sekitto and Fatuma Wamala were some of the other Ugandans who were recognized.
Each year, the TIAW World of Difference 100 Award recognizes women – and men – who have advanced the economic empowerment of women, whether on a small scale in the developing world, or effecting change in the boardrooms of the business capitals of the world.
Established in 2008, the TIAW World of Difference 100 Award has garnered worldwide attention for the high caliber of achievement and change leadership demonstrated by its recipients, the impressive reach the awards throughout the world and by their growing impact. The awards celebrate the inspiring, courageous, tenacious and creative achievements of the extraordinary champions of women’s economic advancement.
Staff Writer
