Rebecca Achieng
CLASS OF 2022
, AGE 46
Rebecca is a dedicated community volunteer – at most of the cultural events in our urban center.
Her kindness and compassion for others are seen and felt in her everyday actions and activities. Rebecca understands the value of serving as a means of filling her heart with joy. Always wearing a beautiful smile and rolling up her sleeves to lend a helping hand. Rebecca’s quiet commitment to the region is seen and felt by all those who are fortunate enough to know her.
YMM: What is the most rewarding part of your career?
PB: The most rewarding part of my career has been impacting people’s lives positively by providing guidance, support, information, referrals to newcomers and immigrants based on their settlement needs. For example in employment, education, housing, health and any concerns they may have in respect to settling in the community.
YMM: What is the best advice that you ever received?
PB: The best advice I ever received is not to beat yourself over life occurrences because life is a progression of experiences that we learn from. Be your own person, work hard in what you set out to do, and most importantly, on yourself, and the rest will fall in place.
YMM: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
PB: The accomplishment I am most proud of is having raised my son single-handedly and becoming a Canadian citizen.
YMM: How would friends and acquaintances describe you?
PB: My friends and acquaintances will describe me as a hardworking individual, knowledgeable in my line of work, caring and above all, friendly.
YMM: Who is your hero, and why?
PB: My hero is my little sister Faridah Nasimbwa Otieno, 25 years old. She was able to write a book at 21 years, migrated to Germany, worked hard in German language in three years, while pursuing her studies. She is now a Graduate in Geriatric Nursing and practicing.
