Meet the Fellows

Aarushi Patil

Project: With Love From the Heart

HALIFAX, NS

With Love From the Heart is a not-for-profit organization aimed at reducing the stigma around women's mental health, with a special focus on postpartum challenges. Through advocacy, education and community support, the project empowers everyone to speak more o...

Abdullahi Omer

Project: The Bridge

Ottawa, ON

The Bridge is a multigenerational initiative designed to foster connection, dialogue, and mutual support between youth and elders in our community. By creating both a physical gathering space and a digital platform, we aim to facilitate meaningful conversation...

Abhay Singh Sachal

Project: Regina Youth Climate Resilience Circles

Regina, SK

Youth Climate Resilience Circles in Regina supports racialized and Indigenous youth in navigating climate emotions, building resilience, and creating community-based solutions. Through facilitated circles, creative expression, and capacity-building workshops, ...

Zara Uddin

Project: South Asian Women's Health Association (SAWHA)

Markham, ON

Food & Health

South Asian Women's Health Association (SAWHA) is dedicated to empower middle-aged South Asian immigrant women to prioritize their health and wellbeing.

Zaminali Okera

Project: FramedByFaith (TBD)

Scarborough, ON

Framed by Faith is a global website directory showcasing different mosques' development projects across communities worldwide. From mosques to senior residences, users can explore initiatives in Canada, East Africa, Europe, and the UK. The platform invites mea...

Ziyang Li

Project: Includify

Regina, Saskatchewan, SK

Includify is a youth-led initiative that empowers first-generation immigrant youth and builds inclusive workplaces through mentorship and cultural awareness training. The project connects newcomer youth with mentors, equips employers with diversity education, ...

Yuan Horne Cho

Project: Science Engagement - Empowering Youth in Science for a More Sustainable Future

Markham, ON

Science Engagement is a program created by graduate students from the University of Toronto to teach elementary students about plastic pollution and motivate youth to improve their communities. The program is expected to be 1-hour long per classroom with a vid...

Aaliyah Mahboubi

Project: SPARK9

Vancouver, BC

Education

The SPARK9 Project was a series of nine initiatives that brought youth together between June and November 2023 in the spirit of service. Each project connected to a UN sustainable development goal and allowed us to focus on a particular theme. Our first projec...

Yoonho Kang

Project: Stepping Over the West End

Vancouver, BC

Stepping Over the West End aims to share experiences of working with vulnerable populations in the Downtown Eastside with youth in schools. It is important to spread awareness about the systemic causes of issues in Vancouver such as houselessness and drug addi...