What is your initiative?

The aim is to create a rehabilitation program for Muslim women survivors of human trafficking that is cognisant of the Muslim community. The project’s objectives are to create a research report and develope a rehabilitation program with Sakeenah Homes. The report will include current resources available for survivors, a focus group summary and post-interview reports of survivors. This will help reintegrate survivors into the community, regain their bodily autonomy, and achieve their goals.

What is your connection to your chosen community?

My initiative aims to empower Muslim women in Canada. Having been raised by my grandmother, I witnessed the challenges she faced as a Muslim woman. However, she always found ways to support other women in her community. This empowered me to support Muslim women within my own community here in Canada.

What are you looking forward to this year?

I’m excited to improve my leadership, financial management, and project management skills while engaging equitably with my community. I hope this initiative helps at least one survivor of human trafficking.