Our founder, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, began her journey in Somalia, where she was subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) as a young girl. From an early age, she questioned the subjugation of women and risked her life to oppose the oppression she encountered and witnessed around her. Throughout her life, she has remained a steadfast voice of courage, challenging those who sought to intimidate and silence her. Inspired by her lived experiences, she advocates for those who cannot speak for themselves. Today, Ayaan is globally recognized as a women’s rights activist, a champion of Liberal values, and a best-selling author.
Ayaan has connected her life experiences and the attention she garnered to AHA Foundation, which she founded in 2007 to put her ideas into action. By creating AHA Foundation, she set out to preserve, protect, and promote Liberal values, which has been a consistent thread in all of her work to this day.
In our Annual Reports, learn about life-saving programs you made possible.
In our Annual Reports, learn about life-saving programs you made possible.