6 Inspiring Women Doing Incredible Work In Their Communities Across Canada
Women across Canada are doing some pretty amazing things in their communities and they don't always get the spotlight they deserve.
Facebook, however, believes women deserve recognition for supporting each other and their communities amid the pandemic.
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"Canadian women have played leading roles in lifting up other women in their communities, contributing to causes, and building businesses, even as the impact of COVID-19 threatens to reverse decades of women's progress at home, work and economically," the tech giant told Narcity.
The company wants to highlight women who are pushing the envelope in their local communities.
Here are six Canadian women doing amazing things across the country.
Zena Chaudhry
Instagram: @zenachaudhry
Why You Should Know Them: Zena Chaudhry is the chief executive officer of Sakeenah Homes, a shelter project that works to provide a safe place for Muslim women and children. She raised $10,000 in funds to create packages filled with food, essentials and toiletries for women.
Esmahan Razavi
Instagram: @esmahanyyc
Why You Should Know Them: Esmahan Razavi is the co-founder of Ask Her, a platform used to get more women elected to Calgary's city council and set them up for success in the political sphere. Ask Her believes in representation in municipal governments and wants to make the journey easier for women.
Bunny & Taran Ghatrora
Instagram: @blume
Why You Should Know Them: Bunny and Taran Ghatrora are two sisters hailing from B.C. who run a self-care brand called Blume, which seeks to destigmatize periods. Their goal is to help women experiencing their first period by offering products like face wash and essential oils to relieve stress, tampons, pads and deodorant.
Devon Fiddler
Instagram: @shenativegoods
Why You Should Know Them: Devon Fiddler is the founder of SheNative, a fashion brand used to inspire strength in all women using Indigenous teachings. The company creates leather handbags and clothing "featuring inspiring slogans to elevate and empower Indigenous women and girls and showcase Indigenous worldview."
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Karlyn Percil
Instagram: @thesuccessplanner_
Why You Should Know Them: Karlyn Percil is a certified emotional intelligence and neuro-life coach. She is also the founder of the Success Planner, a tool that helps "women create success in all areas of their lives."
Samantha Yammine
Instagram: @science.sam
Why You Should Know Them: Dr. Samantha Yammine is a neuroscientist who works to inspire people about the wonders of science in a super accessible and inclusive way.