Farishta Samim, 17
Community Advisory Board Member
Farishta Samim is a dedicated advocate for women's rights and education, with a passion for fostering positive change. Having grown up in Kabul, Afghanistan, she attended Marefat High School, where she honed her English skills and actively participated in sports such as soccer. Currently residing in Saskatoon, Canada, Farishta is a senior student at Centennial Collegiate, where she continues to excel academically.
Her commitment to social causes is evident through her volunteer work at esteemed organizations like the Center of Business Administration and Girls in the Path of Change. Her writing endeavors focus on documenting her journey, particularly addressing the fall of Afghanistan and her subsequent relocation to Canada, providing a firsthand account of the country's challenges.
Farishta believes in the transformative power of laws to shape individuals, communities, and the world at large, fueling her aspiration to pursue a career in law. Grateful for the warm welcome and sense of belonging extended by the Canadian community, Farishta embraces the opportunities for peaceful living, academic pursuits, and community engagement in her adopted home.
