Farida learned the value of her life when she was about to lose it to cancer 25 years ago. She not only survived Breast Cancer but also led a very fruitful life after her wake-up call. Her skills come from her own life experience of surviving cancer. Since 2010 she is working with "Pink Hope Support Group" to create awareness about breast cancer, provide counseling and emotional support for patients undergoing treatment, and as a participant in seminars and programs on cancer awareness. She has received many awards which include Inspire Beyond Motherhood Award for Social Change and the Woman Achiever of the Year award from Sahaya Hastha trust.