
IHM
Ms. Ayesha S. K. Engelbrecht
Ms. Ayesha S.K. Engelbrecht was born in Aruba, Dutch Caribbean, a proud
descendant of all migrant Grandparents. She obtained her Bachelor's degree
in 1998 in ‘Behavior, Health Care and Society’, Policy, Governance &
Management, and Human Resources Management in the Hague, Netherlands.
Since 1999, she has been a dynamic manager and advisor for various Ministries
and Government departments in Aruba. Well-known for her professionalism
and unwavering commitment to public service and social justice, her
remarkable journey spans multiple fields, leaving an indelible mark on policy,
advocacy, and community development.
In 2017, Ayesha S.K. Engelbrecht established the ‘NOVAYA FOUNDATION’ to
promote projects that benefit the people. Later that year, Mrs. Ayesha,
representing the CARIBBEAN, LATIN AMERICA, USA, and EUROPEAN countries,
joined forces with the Vice President for NOVAYA FOUNDATION, Mrs. Naima
Amri Ep Ben Mlouka ‘Mama Africa’, in the representation of AFRICA, ASIA, and
ARABIC countries.
Since then, Ayesha and Naima, operating under NOVAYA FOUNDATION, have
been actively involved in networking, promoting awareness, and educational
projects focused on empowering women and children for self-development.
They aim to create a more equitable and just world for future generations and
beyond.
