Five years after her passing on 13 September 2021, we remember Miss Saira Said Ahmed, the first woman to lead the Kashmir Education Foundation, with our tribute statement in full.
A tribute to Miss Saira Said Ahmed
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Stories
A chance reunion at the finish line
At the end of our first London to Cambridge bike ride, trustee Nick O’Sullivan met a former pupil he had taught at Valentines High School, a story reported by the Ilford Recorder.
Salima’s story: teaching at Soan Valley
Salima, a UK-qualified teacher, spent six months volunteering at Soan Valley Public School. Her account of the experience, in her own words.
Pizwak’s story: my school, my roots
An essay by Pizwak, a pupil at Pearl Valley Public School, on her nervous first day and how her teachers helped her grow in confidence.
Owais’s story: what school has meant to me
An essay by Owais, a pupil at Pearl Valley Public School in Rawalakot, about his first days at school and the teachers who gave him confidence.