At age 17, Zoya is a compassionate individual who is determined to make a positive difference in the world around her. She is dedicated to leadership-oriented roles focused on humanitarian efforts locally and globally. Zoya is enthusiastic about topics such as body image, homelessness issues and environmental sustainability. Her accomplishments include running as a torchbearer in Vancouver’s 2010 Winter Olympic games and attending the Minerva Foundation’s ‘Learning to Lead BC’ Conference. In addition, Zoya contributes hundreds of hours of volunteer service to her school, community and the Ismaili Muslim community.
via Zoya Jiwa – Simply You | TEDxKids@BC.
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Ismailimail 
What an amazing girl! This is a lesson to be heard by everyone with a truly valuable message!
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