Dr. Rohani Hashim
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Dr. Rohani was an exceptional woman. She gained her PhD in Chemistry at King’s College in London. Until today, women are underrepresented in science. It is female leaders like Dr. Rohani, who set an example and pave the way for many women to follow. Dr. Rohani served WAITRO as the Secretary General from 2007 until 2018 shaping and impacting the Association in a way that only few did. She would challenge the Association to help it grow and always go one step further. She did not only strive to lead WAITRO forward, she saw a holistic picture and added a special focus on matters truly dear to her heart: poverty alleviation and women empowerment. Dr. Rohani lived the Global Innovation Family. She made everyone feel at home and immediately part of this colorful family that she helped to build. She would lend an open ear and open heart to everyone who needed it. Rohani, we want to thank you for your service to WAITRO. But more so, we want to thank you for everything you did for every single individual within the Global Innovation Family. We are grateful for having had the chance to work alongside you and learn from you. They say that life goes on, and it does. But two things will surely last. The marks you left in our hearts and your legacy as former Secretary General of WAITRO. You will be greatly missed. ʾinnā li-llāhi wa-ʾinna ʾilayhi rājiʿūn
Condolences
Guldem Utkan
I would like to send my deep and sincere condolences. Very sorry with loss of my dear friend. She was a real human being and I learned a lot from her. I will miss her a lot.
Pushkar Bohra
Deepest condolences from Shriram Institute for Industrial Research
Reynaldo L. Esguerra
It is with deep sadness that I learned about the passing of Dr. Rohani. I had the chance to work with her in an AusAID-ASEAN project several years back. She was a jolly person and she will be missed. My condolences to her family and friends.
Björn Lundberg
Sad news. My thoughts are with her family.
Roger Short
Sincere condolences. I only had the pleasure of meeting Dr Rohani once (at the Copenhagen Biennial Conference). Full of life and positive. RIP
Prof. Dr. Rakesh Khandal
Dear madam Dr Rohani Hashim ji, it’s not done this way! How could you leave us so early madam ji? You always led from front for growth of WAITRO; giving ~15 years of life! This was the time, secretariate shifted to Europe, that’s what you wanted and now you have left us; in tears! I saw you from close quarters, for 10 years, helping everyone who came in contact with you. That’s why so many of them across the globe are sad and will miss you! You left no stone unturned to see that WAITRO scale great heights. It’s hard for us all, to go ahead without you, especially those who worked closely with you. I am one of those who will miss you the most! I was in regular contact with you even during your last days of struggle of life. It was just the other day that you promised to come out of it. Sad, it didn’t happen that way! You will ever be in our hearts madam ji; WAITRO is bringing out this book of condolences for you. May whole of WAITRO rededicate themselves for prosperity and growth of WAITRO, as a tribute to you. As the saying goes: “great and pious souls are needed in God’s place more than here on earth”. May your soul reach its ultimate destination. Om Shanti! Regards. Prof Dr Rakesh Kumar Khandal
Robert Arunga
Our deep and sincere condolences to the family of Dr Rohani. May the Lord comfort, strengthen and give them hope. The WAITRO community has lost a committed advocate.
Nirmala Pieris
I was extremely saddened to hear of the passing of dear Rohani after a bravely fought illness. I knew Rohani as a friend and colleague when I was serving on the Executive Committee of WAITRO. She worked with much commitment and dedication through the years. My sincere and deepest condolences to the family. Nirmala M. Pieris (Member, WAITRO Executive Committee 1998-2008)
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