Honoured for ending period poverty

● Amika George was honoured as a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to education.

Member of the Order of the British Empire-

● Awarded for an outstanding achievement or service to the community.

● It is the third highest ranking Order of the British Empire award. First two are:

1. Commander of the Order of the British Empire

2. Officer of the Order of the British Empire

● The awards are handed out twice a year in the UK