North Lanarkshire woman named as finalist in Sunday Mail 'Young Scot Awards'

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A young person from North Lanarkshire has been announced as a finalist in this year’s Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards in recognition of their incredible achievements.Sameeha Rehman, 22, is a finalist in the Enhancing Education category.At just 21, Sameeha started her own social enterprise, Ubuntu Scotland to help increase equality in the education sector.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The organisation offers support in five key areas: creativity, workplace, finance, mental wellbeing, and social interaction, and Sameeha has successfully taken the work of Ubuntu Scotland into primary and secondary schools across Glasgow and Lanarkshire to help educate teachers and young people.She does this in the most disadvantaged areas and partners with community groups to create connections between them and the school community.

Sameeha works for the organisation alongside full time employment, studying, volunteering and tutoring kinship kids.Sameeha, from Stepps, impressed an esteemed panel of judges with her outstanding contributions to her community.The Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards aims to recognise and inspire extraordinary young people from across the country who are making a real difference to the lives of others.Now in its sixteenth year, the awards highlight the triumphs of young people in a range of