A great journey, a life well lived.
you were a wonderful human being and I will miss you greatly
To my friend Hassan; my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dear sister. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
I would like to send my condolences to the whole family. This is a very shocking and sad news , I meet Sandra first time in Nairobi. She’s a caring person with a big heart.May the Almighty Allah rest her soul in eternal peace Ameen. ❤️
My lips will Never get tired of praying for you,
My heart will Never stop missing you and my eyes will never stop craving for your presence.
Until we meet again
Sandra was a loving, kind and generous person. Always positive even in the face of her illness. There was never a moment of complaint. I will miss her enormously
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aunt Sandra will surely be missed.
Love Nathalie
Sandra realy fought a long and difficult fight with poise and determinatión. And as brother and sisters your combined support gave her the fight she needed.
We send our warmest love to you all and I am convinced of the truthfullness of the account in the Bible book of John 11: 25 ,26. I therefor look forward to welcoming Sandra back in perfect health to enjoy life with out sickness.Isa 33:24
Sandra was a very special human being. So warm and empathetic and so very professional in her work. It was a privilege to know her and an honor to be her friend.
With deep sorrow
Mehr
Abdullahi, Kamal.Nadiah,and all the family whose names I have not mentioned . You know that I grieve with you. Sandra is already greatly missed but her love lives on. I hope to see you all soon. My family joins me in grief. With profound sorrow. Veronica
My heartfelt condolences to Abdillahi, Halimo and Kamal, as well as Sandra’s sisters and extended family.
I first met Sandra in UNICEF NYHQ. First, she was a kind senior colleague who showed me the ropes and later my supervisor. But more importantly, she was a friend with a warm smile and a beautiful soul.
Recently, I had a dream that Sandra and I had run into each other, and she invited me back to her place – which turned out to be her parents’ old house in NY. In the dream, we had a lovely chat, and I woke up feeling joyful and comforted by her presence. I will cherish this dream and the memories of our time together.
Dear Sandra, rest in peace.
My Name is Mohamud Ahmed Jama Xaaji Cilmi. Ina Lilahi wa ina ileyhi Rajiun. May Allah have mercy on aunt Sandra and grant the family faith and patience. Amin
My Name is Mohamud Ahmed Jama Xaaji Cilmi. Ina Lilahi wa ina ileyhi Rajiun. May Allah have mercy on aunt Sandra and grant the family faith and patience. Amin
In loving memory of Auntie Sandra, who passed away on 25th February 2025, in New York. Her warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit touched every life she encountered. Though she is no longer with us, her legacy of love and compassion continues to inspire and guide us every day. We miss you dearly, Auntie Sandra.
Sending my deepest condolences to Abdulahi and your whole family on the passing of Sandra. It is many years since we were together in Mogadishu but my family and I have very fond memories of such a lovely, special person - a colleague of my late husband Stewart in UNICEF.
Deepest condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of working with Sandra in a HR project and I admired her professionalism and good nature. She was a role model to younger women who looked up to her for inspiration. May she rest in eternal peace.
May Sandra rest in eternal peace. Heaven has gained an Angel. Condolences to her family.
I had the huge privilege of working closely with Sandra in Zimbabwe and in New York.She was also a close family friend and neighbour.In her work she was a brilliant committed professional.As a friend such fun to be with.As a person the epitome of integrity,honesty,principle.A great loss to humanity RIP
Sandra was the best boss I had and the best person I met in the UN. I will never forget her and the way she was managing or calming hard situations.
Sandra was full of life. A great mentor. She always had a smile and a kind word. I am grateful for the opportunities she offered me. My thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues.
A gentle spirit who is and will be missed
Saddened by the passing of this lovely human being who possessed a gentle demeanor but was always willing to share her expert advice and knowledge as a human resource practitioner in one of the most complex organisations to manage, the United Nations.
As a fellow compatriot from Trinidad & Tobago, I was privileged to work alongside Sandra on many challenging HR issues, and to support the senior leadership of the UN on several critical reforms. Sandra was always willing to engage and contribute to the collective good.
Thanks Sandra for the invaluable support and advice you provided to me personally during my time in the EOSG, and in the larger service of the UN.
May your soul rest in perfect eternal peace.
Sandra was full of life. A great mentor. She always had a smile and a kind word. I am grateful for the opportunities she offered me. My thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues.
My deepest condolences to the family.
I remember Sandra fondly as a supervisor with a warm smile and took time to inquire how one was doing in life and work. A very kind lady, may she rest in eternal peace.
Sandra, you left us far too soon but I will always remember your humanity and empathy, virtues in short supply these days and that will stay in our hearts for ever. We were all very lucky to have you as our chief and will be greatly missed.
With deepesd sympathy!
Inaalilah wa inaa ilayhi raajucuun. May our sweet sister rest in the highest Janna, inshaAllah.
Sandra was a wonderful, warm, and empathetic woman, she was a great colleague to work with. She had a great sense of humor and sense of professionalism and was a joy to work with. She will be greatly missed. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Sandra was a great mentor to me. She was an incredible and inspiring friend who encouraged me to see the light through the cracks and never lose hope that the light will shine bright enough to guide me on my path. I love her and will miss her.
Claudia Jimenez
I’m just glad I was able to give you my card. You are loved.
Ayayo,
Every time I think of New York, I think of you. The sound of your voice as we talked for hours about our family, the past, the ones we lost. The way you held space for both laughter and tears, for stories and silence. The long walks, the ice cream, the way you made even the simplest moments feel like something sacred.
I was 7, then 17, then 19. And now, I carry you with me in ways I never could have imagined. In the way I trace our family history, in the love I have for stories, for art, for understanding where we come from. I wish I had more time, more walks, more pages turned together.
I miss you. Thank you for being a beacon of light. May Allah SWT reunite us all in Jannah, Ameen.
Ayayo,
Every time I think of New York, I think of you. The sound of your voice as we talked for hours about our family, the past, the ones we lost. The way you held space for both laughter and tears, for stories and silence. The long walks, the ice cream, the way you made even the simplest moments feel like something sacred.
I was 7, then 17, then 19. And now, I carry you with me in ways I never could have imagined. In the way I trace our family history, in the love I have for stories, for art, for understanding where we come from. I wish I had more time, more walks, more pages turned together.
I miss you. Thank you for being a beacon of light. May Allah SWT reunite us all in Jannah, Ameen.
I’m just glad I was able to give you my card. You are loved.
Sandra would be so heartened to see all these wonderful outpourings of love for such a unique and incredible individual. She was everything everybody said about her and so much more. We went to graduate school together, to executive coaching school together and up until one month before she died we worked together. I am so blessed and privileged to have called her my dear friend, my buddy, my learning partner and my "sister". Sandra died like she lived, with dignity, courage, integrity and with a smile on her face. We are all blessed to have had her in our lives. Forever, Nancy (Nancy Raphael)
In loving memory of Sandra Haji-Ahmed in UNHQ NY OHRM and AFICS/NY Front Office. Our souls touched. RIP
Sandra was my professor at Lehman college and treated me with respect and dignity, as I have a learning disability. She made the extra effort to ensure that I completed the course successfully. I am very grateful to her and wish her peace.
Aunty Sandra was a guiding light in my life, always ready with the best advice and the warmest heart. Her wisdom, kindness, and love shaped me in ways I will forever cherish. Rest peacefully, Habo Sandra. ??? You will be deeply missed.
My deepest condolences to the entire family. It was a privilege to know Sandra and may she rest in eternal peace. Michelle Merchant
Hassan, I will keep you and your family in my prayers as you cherish the fond and loving memories of Sandra.
As one of the previous Deputy Executive Directors of UNICEF, I had the privilege to work with Sandra until I retired at the end of 2004. We also became good friends and we had something unique in common, our attachment to Trinidad and Tobago where my husband Stanley, like Sandra was born and lived until he left for USA in 1968. Sandra had many unique qualities and her impact on the development and guidance on Human Resources training and development was enormous. She had a warm and infectious personality and a very positive impact on everybody she met. Stanley and I send our warm thoughts and prayers to Sandra’s family.
My deepest condolences! I knew Sandra for a short time but over many years our paths crossed in UNICEF. She was a good colleague, professional, and thoughtful. This is indeed sad news,
A gentle and dear soul. I will miss her.
Dear friend of so many years, you will live in my heart
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