2015 alum Dolapo Fadare

Meet Dolapo Fadare, 2015 @terryfoxhumanitarianaward alum and founder of @striveopp!

@dolapss is passionate about helping students and early professionals achieve their goals by bridging the gap in accessing financial resources for education. ​

Learn more about Dolapo’s inspiring journey and the amazing work she’s doing: https://terryfoxawards.ca/alumni-update/dolapo-fadare/

Rencontrez Dolapo Fadare, ancienne élève du programme #TFHA 2015 et fondatrice de Strive Opp!

Dolapo a pour passion d’aider les étudiants et les jeunes professionnels à atteindre leurs objectifs en comblant le fossé de l’accès financier à l’éducation.​​

Pour en savoir plus sur le parcours inspirant de Dolapo et sur le travail extraordinaire qu’elle accomplit, consultez : https://terryfoxawards.ca/alumni-update/dolapo-fadare/

#terryfoxaward #Canada #EducationForAll #Empowerment #CDNpoli #CHPC #BlackHistoryMonth

2016 alum Nicole Mfoafo-M’Carthy

2016 @terryfoxhumanitarianaward alum and 2022 @rhodestrust scholar, Nicole Mfoafo-M’Carthy, is pursuing her PhD in Translational Health Science at @oxford_uni!

Dive into Nicole’s 2022 article where she delves into her journey of self-discovery and growth.​ Read Nicole’s article and be inspired: https://blog.google/intl/en-ca/company-news/outreach-initiatives/nicole-mfoafo-mcarthy-power-learning-your-personal-history/?fbclid=IwAR2qYOfaVdz8Ar9KI-rbp8_rINonhBbZfPuOOzgQAWforkXkyhAO6O9FTo8 

L’ancienne élève de 2016 du TFHA et boursière Rhodes de 2022, Nicole Mfoafo-M’Carthy, poursuit actuellement son doctorat en sciences de la santé translationnelle à l’Université d’Oxford!

Découvrez l’article de Nicole de 2022 dans lequel elle partage son parcours de découverte de soi et de développement. Lisez l’article de Nicole et laissez-vous inspirer : https://blog.google/intl/en-ca/company-news/outreach-initiatives/nicole-mfoafo-mcarthy-power-learning-your-personal-history/?fbclid=IwAR2qYOfaVdz8Ar9KI-rbp8_rINonhBbZfPuOOzgQAWforkXkyhAO6O9FTo8 

#TFHA #terryfoxaward #Canada #Education #Empowerment #blackhistorymonth #CDNpoli​ #CHPC

2016 alum @kasouffrantpro

2016 alum @kasouffrantpro wears many hats – social worker, speaker, columnist, essayist, and lecturer while pursuing her PhD in social work at @uottawa

Her impactful work has earned her multiple awards. In 2020 she was named a United Nations Fellow for People of African Descent.

Let’s celebrate Kharoll-Ann’s remarkable achievements and continue to support her journey toward creating a brighter, more equitable future for all!

Read about Kharoll-Ann Souffrant, a shining example of dedication and excellence: https://terryfoxawards.ca/alumni-update/kharoll-ann-souffrant/

L’ancienne élève de 2016, Kharoll-Ann Souffrant, porte plusieurs chapeaux – travailleuse sociale, conférencière, chroniqueuse, essayiste et chargée de cours, tout en poursuivant son doctorat en travail social à l’Université d’Ottawa.

Son travail remarquable lui a valu de nombreuses récompenses. En 2020, elle a été nommée boursière des Nations Unies pour les personnes d’ascendance africaine.

Célébrons les réalisations remarquables de Kharoll-Ann et continuons à soutenir son parcours vers la création d’un avenir plus lumineux et plus équitable pour tous.

#Inspiration #SocialChange #TFHA #terryfoxaward #FulbrightFellow #UNFellow #blackhistorymonth #CDNpoli #CHPC

TFHA February Newsletter

Enjoy our February issue dedicated to the 2024 theme of Canada’s Black History Month, “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build”.
https://mailchi.mp/terryfoxawards/february-newsletter-6148407

To subscribe to our newsletter and view an archive of past issues visit: https://terryfoxawards.ca/newsletter/ 

Découvrez notre numéro de février consacré au thème de 2024 du Mois de l’histoire des Noirs au Canada, ” Excellence Noire : Un héritage à célébrer, un avenir à construire”.
https://mailchi.mp/terryfoxawards/bulletin-de-fevrier-6251987

#blackexcellence #terryfoxaward

Newsletter Archive

We have uploaded an archive of newsletters to our website! Come check it out and catch up on what’s happening with the program, alumni, and current recipients. Not subscribed? While you are there sign up to receive our monthly newsletter.

https://terryfoxawards.ca/newsletter/

2023 Recipient Announcement

We are thrilled to announce 2023’s Terry Fox Humanitarians! We are so proud to name these new recipients who were selected out of 839 applicants.​​

View our announcement reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr_YuK6pEVv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Zahraa Abdul Hasan, Kingston, ON​
Rhea Bhalla, Calgary, AB​
Sophie Duncan, Wolfville, NS​
Maïa Feki, Chelsea, QC​
Isabella Gallo, Nepean, ON​
Joesh Khunkhun, Vancouver, BC​
Marin MacPherson, Quispamsis, NB​
Siobhán Marie, Lindsay, ON​
Nyla Nasir, Barrie ON​
Dustin Neal, Caledonia, ON​
Shaina Rajwani, Coquitlam, BC​
Orion Remoquillo, Winnipeg, MB
Nancy Shnoudeh, Aurora, ON​
Sasha Wessels, Abbotsford, BC​
Sophia Young, Regina, SK​​

Congratulations to our newest TFHA scholars! ​​Read their biographies on our website: https://terryfoxawards.ca/current-recipients/

2021 Scholar Hailey Rose

UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples spent 10 days visiting Canada.​

For 2021 TFHA Scholar Hailey Rose, Co-chair of the AFN National Youth Council, the opportunity to meet with Calí Tzay provided an important platform for First Nations youth.​

https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/special-rapporteur-indigenous-peoples-visit-1.6763138

TFHA Scholar Victoria Liu: Summer Story

TFHA Scholar Victoria Liu spent her summer as an intern at the Institute of Human Rights and Development in The Gambia.

Read her summer story: 

https://terryfoxawards.ca/summer-stories/victoria-liu-bridging-the-gap-for-human-rights-and-social-justice/