Chronicle 2017

Fariha works tirelessly on behalf of poor and marginalized communities.

Closer to home, Fariha has been involved in local refugee resettlement and provides medical care to newly arrived Syrian refugees in the GTA. She works tirelessly on behalf of poor and marginalized communities. Fariha attributes her volunteerism, professional excellence and sense of social responsibility to her experiences at Havergal, where she came to value self- determination, work ethic, professionalism and duty to others. She credits Havergal for instilling in her the skills and confidence she needed to speak up about issues within her community. A dedicated, compassionate physician and patient advocate, Fariha is an educator and mentor, an engaged global citizen and active volunteer, a supportive wife and devoted mother of four young boys, a woman of faith and an outstanding leader. And, to this day, she is still a die- hard Maple Leafs fan! Her passionate commitment to improving the lives of her patients, her community and refugees half a world away makes her an outstanding role model for young women everywhere. Her work inspires others and makes a profound difference in our world.

Islamic Relief Canada (IRC) – the world’s largest Muslim NGO – which provides humanitarian aid and sustainable development to more than 35 countries. At IRC, her work includes fundraising and advocacy, preparing and delivering meals to disadvantaged communities in the GTA and visiting projects in rural Pakistan that empower vulnerable women. Fariha has twice travelled to India with IRC to provide medical aid, and supports orphanages and child welfare programs there. She recently spent a month in Jordan to provide medical relief to Syrian refugees living in camps.

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PHOTO: NIAMH BARRY 2009