Ahmad Kareh

YMWA Center for Special Education

Since the age of nine, my mother, who dedicated her life to improving the lives of children with mental disabilities, took me to her center for special education every Sunday to work with the children. I dedicated every Sunday and most of my summers till I was sixteen to work with the children on different tasks. I helped during PE, art, computer and storytelling classes. I also helped the administration in typing, filing, and advertising for their upcoming events. The sense of self-worth I gained after each of my sessions with the children was unparalleled by any other. In 2003, I consulted with the same center on marketing several events and provided channels for them to display their work and fundraise internationally. Knowing that I was able to make a child happy or teach a skill gave me a sense of self-satisfaction which became addictive!