Portrait No. 001
Shamala Hinrichsen
CEO
Hanai Inc.
Raised — 10k
Women need dignity - in how they are communicated to, in how they are seen, felt, heard - especially in healthcare. As I saw women across the world during my sabbatical, leaving dignity behind just so they could lift someone else - be it a child, a husband, a parent, I knew that I had to make it my mission to change that - bring the dignity of healthcare into their hands. And I get to that now, globally.
In her words
“I am a mother first, an immigrant or expat depending on who you ask and have empowered thousands of women with healthcare education and access at their fingertips: especially to the vulnerable”
Chapter I
The toughest challenges you've faced as a founder.
I am a mother first, an immigrant or expat depending on who you ask and have been one ever since leaving Malaysia as a third generation immigrant (already). And through raising two young boys, I have managed to build a team and get boots on the ground - be it in Mauritania or Borneo and bring healthcare to thousands of girls and women - every day.
Chapter II
Your vision.
At the end of the day, speaking to women in languages they understand - not just the language itself but the nuances, and the realities attached to their culture to deliver healthcare. One day, women will be able to make decisions for themselves!
Chapter III
The impact you want to leave behind — for your industry, your community, and the women who come next.
80% of the world's rural will never meet a healthcare professional in their lifetime. I want to make sure this does not mean they will not access healthcare!