97. A cup of tea with Farida Lamkanfi

Farida is 47 years old, born and raised in Belgium and the eldest
of eight children of Moroccan parents. Although her mother could
neither read nor write, all eight children are highly educated
and successful in their professions. Her father inspired Farida
to be curious. Her mother, on the other hand, is her role model
in terms of charity. Today, Farida lives and works in Brussels,
where she is a Senior Medical Director in an international
pharmaceutical company specializing in diabetes and obesity.
Farida's life has not always been easy. As a child of migrants
and as young person living with obesity herself, she experienced
bullying, exclusion and stigmatization. For Farida, health is
central, regardless of poverty, wealth or background. Through her
volunteer work as a doctor in Peru and Ecuador, she developed a
deep understanding of the link between poverty and health. She
saw that woman around the world face similar problems and wants
to give them a voice. That is why she volunteers with Zonta and
is member of the Zonta Club Brussels Zavel. For Farida, Zonta is
a sisterhood where she can put her beliefs into practice. In this
episode, Farida shares her impressive life story, talks about her
challenges and successes, and gives an insight into her work and
commitment to women's rights and health. An amazing energy bundle
– worth listening.