About Me

I currently work in the healthcare sector providing care across the NHS, assisting those with mental/learning disability. I also participate in youth groups by helping individuals who are vulnerable in the community and providing guidance for people with diabetes. It has come to my attention that much of the services and support provided by the NHS are moving towards web development instead of leaflets and paper-based information. Technology plays an increasingly important part in the healthcare sector.

One of the things I would like to do is to build a bilingual website designed in an easy-read format tailored to the Somali community regarding diabetes. Diabetes is very prevalent in the Somali community, especially Type 2 diabetes which has affected several of my family members. Although there is much information available online, people tend to overlook this health issue until they and/or a relation are diagnosed with the condition. I know that a website that focuses on diabetes tailored to my target audience would help my community and general public health efforts immensely.

I often found myself researching about web development, however, I did not have the courage to start this journey. The process seemed challenging. I came across Founders and Coders which facilitated collaborative learning and this sped up my learning and resulted in my first basic HTML “hello, world”. This is my first html website ( ⟸ click). It was at this moment that I realised how much I enjoyed the whole process.

Over the past few months, my skills have improved with Founders and Coders through collaborative working and weekly meetups. I have not engaged in this style of learning before, it has transformed my view on alternative learning. I cannot express how much knowledge I have gained from these sessions. I have come out of my shell, I am able to ask questions with no fear, even when I feel shy.

The main reason I am applying for the Autumn FAC 2021 is the fact that I thoroughly enjoy the problem-solving aspect that comes with coding. I have dedicated time and effort by learning from others and vice versa. Growing with other people in coding has helped me realise and appreciate the philosophy of Founders and Coders. I would be privileged to be a part of this programme and to also help and support others in their journey.