While Omar was on vacation abroad he executed an impact project for local orphans because of the neglect he noticed they often faced. Omar created a sense of community for the children by running a series of activities and fun games. Despite all the COVID-19 limitations, Omar mobilized a team of local youth to run a 1-day camp at an orphanage and bring joy to a group of 10 orphans.
Rida recognizes the way fast fashion has increased the amount of waste that enters landfills. With a passion for sustainability, her team collects unused clothing and fabric scraps to repurpose them into clothing materials that are donated to refugee camps and centres. So far she has repurposed 450 pounds of clothing that benefited 50 people through The Glow Project Toronto.
Sakina and her team worked on an educational program to establish engagement and trust between Muslim and Indigenous communities. They invited 24 youth to learn about Indigenous history and culture through panel discussions and activities. The youth then implemented micro-projects such as supporting an Indigenous women’s shelter and were able to positively impact 500 people.
