Sheeba Ameer

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Sheeba Ameer
ഷീബ അമീർ
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Sheeba Ameer in 2013
Born (1961-05-05) May 5, 1961 (age 62)
Thrissur, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation
  • Social Worker
  • Activist
Years active1990–present
Spouse(s)Ameer Ali
Parent(s)P.K.A. Raheem (Father)

Sheeba Ameer Ali is an Indian social activist from Thrissur, Kerala, India, known for her work as the founder of Solace Charities, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children with long-term illnesses and their families in Kerala, India..[1]

Early life

Sheeba Ameer was born in Thrissur, Kerala, India, in 1961. She is the daughter of P.K.A. Raheem, who was a social reformer and publisher-writer. She received her early education at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Thrissur and later pursued further studies in English literature at the University of Kerala.

Career

In the year 2000, Sheeba Ameer founded Solace Charities[2], a non-profit organization based in Kerala. Solace is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to children affected by cancer and their families in the state. The organization's services include financial assistance, emotional support, and practical aid. Furthermore, Solace actively works to raise awareness about cancer and advocates for improved cancer care standards in Kerala.

Personal life

Sheeba Ameer[3] is married to Ameer Ali, a businessman, and they have two children, a son, and a daughter. Her daughter, Niloufa, died in August 2013, after a 16-year-long battle against leukemia, which led Sheeba to become deeply involved in the Cancer Care Community, driven by her personal experiences and a desire to make a difference.[4]

Contributions to Literature

Sheeba Ameer has also written the lyrics for 7 music albums -

  • Neelimayanente Pranayam(‘Blue is my love’), The Eighth Note music, Music and rendition - Veetraag
  • Naam Thammil Entho(‘Something in between us) - Bodhi Silent Scape Music, sung by Aparna Balamurali, music by Nasil
  • Pranayam Theliyichha (‘What love has proven’) - Manorama Music, music and vocals by Nasil
  • Ethramel (‘However-much) - Manorama Music, sung by Sithara Krishnakumar, music by E. Jayakrishnan
  • Innale Neeyente Kinaavin Maanathu(‘Yesterday you were in my sky of dreams’) - Manorama Music, sung by Nasil, music by Vidyadharan Master
  • Rooh(soul)- Bodhi Silent Scape Music, sung by Sharanya Srinivas, music by Nasil
  • Vaakappovithalukal(‘Petals of the Gulmohar flower’)- Manorama Music, sung by Chitra Arun, music by E. Jayakrishnan

Awards and Recognition

Sheeba Ameer Ali has received several awards and honors in recognition of her contributions to the welfare of children and families dealing with chronic illnesses.

Year Title
2022 Smt. Divyalakshmi Award (KGiSL-SSA, KGiSL Educational Institutions, Ccoimbatore)[5]
2022 Dr. S V Satheesh Kumar Memorial Award, by Kerala Government Medical Officers Association (KGMOA)[6]
2021 M K R Foundation Karma Award[7]
2019 M Sukumarappillai Foundation Award
2019 Padmini Varkey Award[8]
2017 Akkamma Cherian Award (Social Justice)[9]
2017 National Award: Yuva FOGSI South Zone Women Achievers Award
2017 Daivadasy Mother Teresa of St. Rose of Lima Award
2016 Vanitha Kalaa Sahithi - Kurumba Memorial Award
2016 Kamalabhaskar Award
2016 Platoon Award
2015 Amaljith Humanitarian Award
2015 Adv. K. R. Thampan Memorial Award
2015 JCI - Social Worker Award
2014 Golden Mother Award from Calicut University[10]
2013 Sahodaran Ayyappan Award
2012 K. V. Surendranath Award
2011 Vanitha Woman of the Year Award
2011 National Award CNN IBN Real Hero Award, Presented by Sachin Tendulkar[11]
2007 Trailends Award

References

  1. "Warrior who heals". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
  2. ""Solace has become my daughter"". Gulf Times. Retrieved 2016-01-10.
  3. "Sheeba Ameer: Changing the lives of children with cancer". FEMINA India. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
  4. "Sheeba Ameer's SOLACE – A hope for cancer struck children". Mums And Stories. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  5. "Third Edition of Smt. Divyalakshmi Awards 2022". KGiSL. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  6. "ഷീബ അമീറിന് കെ.ജി.എം.ഒ.എ അവാര്‍ഡ്". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
  7. "Sheeba Ameer wins the 2021 MKR Foundation Karma Award". Leena Group. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
  8. "Padmini Varkey Award 2019". Devaki Warrier Memorial.
  9. "Vanita Ratna Awards to be presented today in Thiruvananthapuram". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
  10. "Calicut University gives bizarre motherhood awards". Leena Group. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
  11. "CNN-IBN honours the Real Heroes of India". Best Media Info. Retrieved 2012-03-27.

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