Hamda Taryam, a racing driver, founded the Hamda Foundation in the Ugandan town of Masaka. Photo: Hamda Foundation
Hamda Taryam, a racing driver, founded the Hamda Foundation in the Ugandan town of Masaka. Photo: Hamda Foundation
Emirati businessman Hassan Sajwani wrote in tribute: 'Rest in peace Hamda Taryam. Thank you for all you did for humanity'. Photo: Hamda Taryam / Instagram
Emirati businessman Hassan Sajwani wrote in tribute: 'Rest in peace Hamda Taryam. Thank you for all you did for humanity'. Photo: Hamda Taryam / Instagram
Emirati singer Hussain Al Jasmi paid tribute to Ms Taryam on social media, saying 'giving will never die'. Photo: Hamda Foundation / Instagram
Emirati singer Hussain Al Jasmi paid tribute to Ms Taryam on social media, saying 'giving will never die'. Photo: Hamda Foundation / Instagram
'I loved her due to her simplicity', Ms Ahmed also said in her tribute. Photo: Hamda Foundation / Instagram
'I loved her due to her simplicity', Ms Ahmed also said in her tribute. Photo: Hamda Foundation / Instagram
People in the Ugandan town of Masaka express their gratitude to Ms Taryam. Photo: Hamda Foundation / Instagram
People in the Ugandan town of Masaka express their gratitude to Ms Taryam. Photo: Hamda Foundation / Instagram

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