Our CEO & Founder Aminata Conteh-Biger shares her personal story with ABC Conversation's Richard Fidler. She talks about survival and resilience from being kidnapped during the civil war in Sierra Leone.
Aminata shares about her experience of being captured and abused by rebel soldiers, her release, and journey to Australia as a refugee.
After the birth of her first daughter, Aminata also shares her journey in founding the Aminata Maternal Foundation and it's mission to help improve maternal health for women in Sierra Leone.
"Today was one of those days that I got to remind myself to never forget how far I have come and, most importantly, to never forget my strength and what I am capable of. I am so grateful for my life every single day." - Aminata Conteh-Biger
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The Story of Aminata Conteh Biger’s Rising Heart by Emma Macdonald
Aminata Conteh-Biger has experienced some of the most extreme atrocities imaginable to any human being… And yet her story is one of dignity, positivity, and empowerment for women. Kidnapped from the hands of her father in Freetown, Sierra Leone, in 1999 at the age of 18, Aminata was held captive for several months by rebel […]
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Aminata to Address National Press Club
We are pleased to share some wonderful and very exciting news with you, Aminata will be addressing the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra on ‘Restoring Dignity to Humanity, One Woman’s Ultimate Purpose’ in partnership with Women in Media on May 25. We would love to see you there! Please click the box below to get […]
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Australian Story
Our CEO and founder of Aminata Maternal Foundation recently shared her story as a refugee and as a mother with Marie Claire Magazine, Australia. Fleeing from civil war in Sierra Leone, Aminata speaks to Marie Claire how despite hardship and uncertainty she found safety in coming to Australia. To read the full feature please click […]
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Now To Love
The courageous story of Aminata Maternal Foundation founder Animata Conteh-Biger: “Motherhood should mark a beginning, not the end” This article by Juliet Rieden is a look back at Aminata Conteh-Biger’s harrowing experience and how she turned that experience into something good. Find out how you can be part of Aminata’s bid to save mothers and […]
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The Advocate
Walking for safe births in Sierra Leone This year, the walk focuses on a girl named Zainab and her struggles in giving birth in one of the most dangerous places in the world to give birth, Sierra Leone. Aminata shares information about this advocacy and how it helps mothers and babies in Sierra Leone. To […]
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Wellbeing Magazine
Aminata Conteh-Biger – Power for Good Thinkers and Doers – Aminata Conteh-Biger Interview by Shevonne Hunt for Wellbeing Magazine In this interview, Aminata shared how she found light in the darkness, how she rebuilt a life far from her hometown Sierra Leone. She shared the power of forgiveness in her life and how she found […]
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