When Sherifa Azzab first came to Canada from her native Egypt she felt "alone and isolated" until she heard through her son’s school about volunteering at South Vancouver Neighborhood House. Later, while attending the Lead Program at ISS she met Blanca Salvatierra, who encouraged her to volunteer at Mount Neighborhood House.
At Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House Sherifa found support and welcome, and was greatly helped in connecting to others and finding deeper integration into Canadian culture and community.
One of Sherifa’s greatest memories from her time at MPNH so far is an Egyptian cultural dinner. Sherifa delighted in helping with the decorations and food, and the opportunity to share her culture with Canadians.
In Jan 2016 Sherifa became an Arabic Settlement Worker with MPNH, a job she loves and finds very meaningful. Sherifa says that at MPNH she found inspiration and encouragement find her passion and achieve her goals. She also appreciates the way that MPNH recognized her skills and offered her a position that matched her strengths and abilties when one became available. “At MPNH I was able to find myself”, says Sherifa.
Hi Sherifa you have been such a leader for the Syrian community this past 6 months and it is a pleasure to have you as part of our MPNH's staff members now. You are talented and caring in what you do as a community organizer and developer. Big hug!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Blanca! you have been always my amazing Mentor.XOXOXOXO
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ReplyDeleteSherifa, you are such a generous and kind person, you always enjoy helping others, they are lucky to have you. Wishing you all the best my friend & more and more success in your career XOXOXO Sahar
ReplyDeleteThanks so much my dearest friend Sahar!i appreciate your encouraging words XOXOXOXO
DeleteSherifa you are a very active devoted volunteer. You are a people person who cares and love others. I can tell that social work is your area. I would love to see you advancing in your career. Go Sherifia Go...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much dearest Mona! your words always encourages me and makes me believe in my capabilities.XOXOXOXO
DeleteSherifa is always cheerful and has a positive attitude. She also happens to be extremely social and loving to meet new people all the time. That's why she enjoys working at MPNH.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot my dearest friend Amira. XOXOXOXO
DeleteSherifa has been always kind and dedicated in her work as a volunteer, very active and supportive in the community. We are lucky to know you Sherifa. I wish you all the best
ReplyDeleteI'm the lucky one dear Inas! Likewise you and your entire family are amazing volunteers, you have much supported us in the Egyptian Arabic School. A BIG FAT THANK YOU 😍
DeleteHi dear Sherifa. I glad to read all these kind words about you; and, it is not surprised me. You was/is and will be more kind person in the world. Thank you very much for your cheerfulness, generosity, encouragement and support. With love your friend Elena.
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ReplyDeleteSherifa has performed a tremendous job in directing the Egyptian Arabic School where I used to volunteer in Burnaby, BC. In addition to her cheerfulness, Sherifa demonstrated exceptional professionalism and dedication in her volunteering role. Thanks Sherifa for your help and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Paula! I'm lucky to meet such a cheerful, positive and courageous person like you. XOXOXOXO
ReplyDeleteWas a pleasure to meet you Sharifa!.
ReplyDeleteI remember I met you at the Egyptian dinner and I realized the great personality that you have. You was the soul of the party. After that we meet on Building Bridges and i was impressed for your communication skills and your facility to integrate people.
Keep going Sharifa, you are such an awesome Woman !
.... Please teach me belly dance !!!