Zoya Jiwa wins 2016 YWCA Young Woman of Distinction Award

Zoya Jiwa wins 2016 YWCA Young Woman of Distinction AwardEmbracing her diagnosis of Lupus as an opportunity help others, Zoya is the founder of As We Are, an online fashion community for people living with health conditions. Through her personal experiences, Zoya recognized that focus is often placed on living a vibrant life “when you are feeling better.” In response, she has created a positive space that encourages people to celebrate and embrace who they are, as they are, in this moment. Zoya is a fourth year SFU Sociology student with an interest in social innovation. She is also a three-time TEDx speaker and the recipient of the 2015 SFU Terry Fox Gold Medal and Prize.

Source: ywcavan.org/blog/2016/06/announcing-2016-ywca-women-distinction-awards-recipients

 

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