Who Are We? Our Team.
Who Are We? Our Team.
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Sahar
Sahar
Sahar is a 17 year old girl who escaped Afghanistan via Pakistan and the U.S. She lives in Canada now, and wants to bring her family to safety.
Her last name is elided for her family's safety, but you are welcome to meet her at our various events.
Meena Wong
Meena Wong
Meena Wong is a member of Vancouver Unitarians who is well-known in Vancouver city politics and Vancouver community groups .
Marylke Nieuwenhuis
Marylke Nieuwenhuis
Marylke is a retired school teacher and a member of Beacon Unitarians. She is the liason to Beacon and the New West/Tri-Cities Area.
Kyi Min Saw
Kyi Min Saw
Kyi is a Vancouver Unitarian with a background in laboratory science. She is passionate about human rights and has been an outspoken activist in trying to bring freedom to the Burmese people.
Paul Prescod is the representative of the Refugee committee who liases with the team to offer advice and ensure that they are following government of Canada rules and VanU processes.
Note that only the latter stages of the resettlement process (starting some time in 2025 or 2026) will be formally monitored by Vancouver Unitarians Refugee Committee. Earlier stages are merely providing unofficial support and advice.
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