Dr Sarifa ALonto Younes

Dr. Sarifa Alonto-Younes is a multiple award winning International Speaker, Serial Edupreneur, #1 Best-Selling Author, a Philanthropist and a mother of four children. ​ Sarifa is the CEO, President and Founder of the International Academy of Marawi (I AM), Philippines; CEO and Founder of Arndell Park Early Childhood Learning Centre; Global Director of Speakers Tribe Women, Australia and Australia Country Chair on Business Networking under the auspices of ALL Ladies League. ​ Dr Sarifa Alonto Younes holds Phd in Education, Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Master’s Degree in Education & Training and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Dr. Sarifa Alonto-Younes, a multiple international award-winning serial Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and devoted Philanthropist, radiates inspiration across the globe. A respected leader and philanthropist at heart, Sarifa is known for her attentive support to those in need. Fuelled by her passion for education and love for humanity, she envisions a world where women, young girls, and orphans are empowered to lead fulfilling lives through quality education. ​ As the President and Founder of the International Academy of Marawi (I AM) in the Philippines, Sarifa exemplifies her resolute dedication to transforming lives through education. Leading and founding additional educational institutions like the Training College of Australia and Arndell Park Early Childhood Learning Centre, she acts as a catalyst for positive change. ​Sarifa's exceptional accomplishments have earned her prestigious recognition both locally and globally. She received the Australia 2018 AusMumpreneur Multicultural Business Excellence Award, the 2020 Mother Teresa Award in London, and the 2021 Philanthropy Award in the USA. As the second alumnus to receive the 2022 AHAS-IRKHS IIUM International Alumni Award in Malaysia, she continues to garner international acclaim.