Puan Sri Normah Binti Hashim

Puan Sri Normah binti Hashim is a compassionate changemaker whose dedication to humanitarian causes and advocacy for marginalised communities exemplifies impactful leadership. As a philanthropist, author, and advocate, she has amplified Palestinian voices through her books and established the Hashim Sani Centre for Palestine Studies at the University of Malaya to promote justice and equality. Her commitment spans both locally and internationally, supporting refugees, the blind, and the underprivileged in Malaysia through initiatives like the Refugee Emergency Fund. She is the Founder & Trustee of Al Fitrah Foundation, a foundation dedicated to producing Braille Qurans, books, and Islamic texts for the visually impaired. Under the “Poverty Alleviators” category, her role as a member of the Free Food Society, which provides essential food aid to vulnerable communities including refugees, highlights her direct involvement in addressing food insecurity. Her unwavering drive to create meaningful change and inspire hope makes her a deserving nominee for the 2025 Wiki Impact Top 100 Changemakers.

Making an impact means restoring dignity—whether by feeding a hungry family, giving sight to the blind through Braille texts, or amplifying voices silenced by conflict. Every initiative I pursue is rooted in compassion and the belief that no one should be left behind, regardless of their struggle. True impact is when service becomes structure, and hope becomes action.