Always eager to take what I learn to make the world a safer, healthier, and happier place for children ? Thank you The Diana Award for recognizing me and my fellow youth advocates with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action and humanitarian efforts https://lnkd.in/gmxF5aVu Watch the event https://lnkd.in/gVr-iJ83 Read more https://lnkd.in/gwS4_vQN ? […]
What WE Lost Book
I have loved volunteering ever since I was a little kid. I remember always trying to find ways to give back what little I had to other kids who were in need. Learning about WE Charity in the seventh grade was a pivotal moment in my life. I really admired the work that they did […]
Panel discussion with Hon. Marci Ien
I am so excited to be joining Hon. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth for a panel discussion on #MenstrualHealth this evening for Plan International Canada’s annual #StorytellersSymposium event! ✨ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gvWbwbxi / Live stream link: https://lnkd.in/gAbSd4vZ […]
The Equality Collective Luncheon
A beautiful morning surrounded by peonies & passionate advocates for gender equality and children’s rights ? Thank you Plan International Canada, Lindsay Glassco for inviting me and my fellow youth ambassadors to the #EqualityCollective luncheon. It was so special to be among women who have made great strides in their careers and are continuing to pave the way for other […]
Gardening for kids
Photos from the Grayson School SK ? 7-9 PAA classes went to the Moose Bay Green House to learn about seeding, transplanting, soil mixtures, and propagation. #Horticultural#Handson#FieldTrip “Tending a garden helps teach children how to take care of other living things. You can give your children an easy task, such as watering certain plants on a […]
IWD Event with Malala Yousafzai
On International Women’s Day, I had the pleasure of sharing the virtual stage with team RBC and Plan International Canada Youth Ambassadors Serena Iyoha & Rita Audi to celebrate the achievements of women both inside and outside of the workplace. I had the immense honour of passing the mic to Malala Yousafzai, a champion for #childrensrights and girls’ education. To any students listening today, I […]
Plastic-Free: The inspiring story of a global environmental movement and why it matters
A big part of my work with @aizastbf is to make preloved toys, clothing and books like new for little ones in need. When donating items, we like to encourage community members to reflect on how they are packing their old belongings. We make an effort to wash, sort, iron and neatly pack each clothing item before […]
High Commission of Canada in Kenya
Attending the launch of The expert Deployment Mechanism for Climate Change in Africa […]
UN Environment Assembly #UNEA5
This past week, I had the great honour of being 1 of 6 United Nations Association in Canada, Canadian youth delegates on the ground in #Nairobi for the 5th United Nations Environment Assembly #UNEA5 organized by UN Environment Programme. I had the incredible opportunity of meeting with the Acting High Commissioner of Canada to Kenya (David Da Silva), ministers, chief negotiators, government officials, […]
Childhood poverty in Canada
A new report by @campaign2000 found that more than 1.3 million Canadian children, or 17.7 per cent, are living below a poverty line used by Statistics Canada. That’s 1 in 5 children in Canada and 1 in 2 First Nations children. According to the ‘No One Left Behind: Strategies for an Inclusive Recovery’ report, the child poverty […]
