A medical student at UBC, Alia is also passionate about alleviating hunger, promoting good nutrition and learning about international development. She has volunteered extensively with inner-city and international programs to assist in programming and fundraising. Most notably, as President and founder of Meal Exchange UBC, Alia coordinated efforts to raise over $56,000 of food and resources for the Strathcona Healthy Eating Program, Sheway, Greater Vancouver Food Bank and the UBC Food Bank. She also co-chaired the inaugural INNOVATE student conference on technology and sustainability. Alia is the recipient of numerous awards for academic excellence, outstanding leadership and unconditional community service, including the Duke of Edinburgh Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards.
Connecting the Community Award quote:
“I support the YWCA’s initiatives towards reducing child poverty. Every child deserves a strong start in life; with extra help, guidance and support from places like Crabtree Corner we can ensure that tomorrow’s astronauts, doctors and teachers have a healthy start today. Crabtree Corner’s specialized development programs, nutrition services, family support and love give children and their families the tools they need to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.”
Vote here: http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Connecting_the_Community_Award/1147
via YWCA Vancouver :: 2011 Nominees – Young Woman of Distinction.
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Outstanding !! Congratulations, Alia. Keep up the good work.
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Way to go Alia! Congratulations and best wishes!
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