Sumer Homeh

Published: March 16, 2021, 11 a.m.

Episode 135 - Sumer Homeh is the founder of the humanitarian aid organization \u201cLocal Aid\u201d in Kenya. After working several years in the fashion industry in Australia, she decided to leave all that behind to dedicate her life for street children in Nairobi. Local Aid rehabilitates those children and provides them access to education and healthcare. Recently Sumer founded \u201cTribearth\u201d, which is a socially conscious jewelry business that creates a community of empowered women and youth who produce handmade products in a sustainable and ethical environment. In this episode you will learn more about Sumer\xb4s journey from Australia to Kenya and what led to this life changing decision, the world of humanitarian workers and the ups and downs Sumer went through in order to build a sustainable organization, and what it takes to truly follow your heart and not let doubts get into the way of you and your goals.\nFacebook: Sumer Homeh\nInstagram: @sumersoul\nWebsite: www.localaid.or.ke , www.tribearth.org\nSupport for this week\u2019s episode of The Assyrian Podcast is brought to you by @TonyKalogerakos and the @InjuryLawyersofIllinois and New York.