Sheefah is deeply committed to humanitarian service and youth development. She has collaborated with NGOs and international development organizations on initiatives related to education for displaced children, gender equality, and community resilience. Her humanitarian projects focus on:
Through her initiatives, Sheefah continues to inspire transformation and create opportunities for individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.
In 2022, she founded the Sheefah Zarma Foundation (SZF), a non-discriminatory humanitarian platform dedicated to advancing education, mental health, and social impact. At the heart of SZF lies her belief that humanity transcends religion, tribe, and race. Through the foundation, Sheefah has funded school fees for disadvantaged students, donated educational materials to underserved schools, covered medical bills, and sponsored therapy sessions for individuals navigating mental health challenges, while also offering mentorship and compassionate support to those in need. Her thought leadership has been showcased on renowned platforms, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) stage, KADINVEST Gala Night, the Books and Arts Festival 2019, and the African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit 2025. In 2025, she was named among the 100 Global Impact Personalities, honored for her exceptional contributions to education, advocacy, and humanitarian development. Sheefah also holds a distinctive position as the only non-clinical psychologist member of the Pan African Psychologists Union, a testament to her cross-disciplinary influence in mental health advocacy, psychosocial impact, and leadership across the continent.
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Entrepreneurial Ventures Beyond her work in education and humanitarianism, Sheefah is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of several brands, including:
Her ventures reflect her creativity, discipline, and belief in empowering others through enterprise and innovation.
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