“The value of life is actually not measured by the amount of wealth you possess but by the contribution you make to society,” said Mei Hing Chak. In this week’s segment of rural diamond, we will be showcasing the philanthropic activities of a compassionate humanitarian from southern China – Mei Hing Chak. Chak was born in Guangdong province of southern China, into a humble household in one of the country’s more prosperous regions. She was raised like every normal child and was taught to live an honest and grateful lifestyle. She grew up with the belief that “The value of life is not measured by the amount of wealth you possess but by the contribution you make to society”, and with this Chak has spent the better years of her life and wealth showing compassion to vulnerable people in her country. A self – made businesswoman whose strides and successes…

Celebrating female trailblazers is recognizing and giving honor to women who overcame countless obstacles to become pioneers in their fields. Female trailblazers are women who paid their prices in the hard currency of labour and hard work, shame, loneliness, self-doubt, ridicule, insults and many more, but at the end, through continued effort, determination, diligence, and perseverance, they set the pace for others to follow. All over the nations of the earth, these women are scattered in different cities, states, countries, and regions, with a burning desire to make remarkable contributions to their societies. Speaking of countries, we will be considering Botswana’s first female High Court Judge Unity Dow, the rare gem in a manger. Unity Dow was born on the 23rd of April 1959 in a little village not far from Gaborone, Botswana. Although her parents were not highly educated, her father was enthusiastic about giving his children the best…

A life of success is not termed an achievement until impact is made. Impact is to meet the needs of others directly or indirectly, it is to benefit others through your success and also to positively affect the life of others through your journey in life. While a number of people are aware of this phenomenon, a large number have left this ideology behind. Speaking of those who are fully aware of this great advantage, let’s consider Leila Janah who is a sun setting on some rural parts of the world. Janah is the daughter of Indian immigrants who left Mumbai in the late 70’s to the United States in search of a greener pasture. Her parents were learned and had no intentions for education in the states but to raise their standard of living which was a priority. On getting to US they had their first child Leila on…