Selected fellows represent a diverse group of
outstanding youth across Canada
making a positive impact on people, society and the planet that
will have the unique opportunity to attend the global One Young
World Summit Montréal (Tiohtià:ke), 2024
TORONTO, June 24,
2024 /CNW/ - Today, AstraZeneca Canada and Plan
International Canada announced the selected Fellows named to the
2024 Eureka Fellowship for Youth Changemakers in Canada (Eureka Fellowship), an
initiative to spotlight and amplify the impact of inspiring youth
changemakers from across the country who are focused on tackling
some of the biggest sustainability challenges affecting
Canada and the planet.
The 2024 Eureka Fellows were identified through a nationwide
call for "determined optimists" who are actively working to make
Canada – and the world – a more
sustainable, equitable, and resilient place. Each Fellow will have
the unique opportunity to attend the One Young World Summit in
Montréal (Tiohtià:ke), from September
18 – 21, 2024, where they will engage in mentorship,
knowledge-sharing, and capacity building opportunities to support
and accelerate positive change in their communities.
"Our future depends on healthy people, a healthy society, and a
healthy planet, which is why we're committed to investing in the
next generation of sustainability leaders in Canada," says Gaby Bourbara, President,
AstraZeneca Canada. "We believe in the incredible power of youth
and with the Eureka Fellowship, we aim to harness and amplify the
power of these individuals to make a difference when it comes to
tackling some of the most pressing sustainability challenges of our
time – from climate change and biodiversity loss, to health equity,
health system resilience, and diversity and inclusion."
Join AstraZeneca Canada and Plan International Canada in
welcoming the 13 Fellows to the newly launched Eureka
Fellowship:
- Kenisha Arora, Ontario
- Inaam Chattha, Alberta
- Reegan Jungkind, Northwest Territories
- Joëlle Kabisoso, Ontario
- Jenna Kedy, Nova Scotia
- Justin Langan, Manitoba
- Tiana Lemon, Yukon
- Farkhunda Muhtaj, Ontario
- Ronaar Qureshi, Alberta
- Kimia Shafighi, Quebec
- Maahi Shah, Saskatchewan
- Kels Smith, Prince Edward Island
- Sophia Yang, British Columbia
After receiving over 800 applications, a joint committee from
AstraZeneca Canada and Plan International Canada selected 13 youth
to be a part of the 2024 Eureka Fellowship, each of whom represents
one or more of the following sustainability areas of focus: access
to healthcare and health equity, environmental protection and
climate action, or championing diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
"At Plan International Canada, we have seen firsthand the power
of youth in fostering change, both in Canada and around the world," said
Lindsay Glassco, President and CEO,
Plan International Canada. "The 2024 Eureka Fellows are remarkable
individuals who embody the spirit of change and are fueled by an
unyielding belief in the power of equality. At the 2024 One
Young World Summit, youth changemakers will connect with other
like-minded individuals to amplify their social impact, both
individually and as a global community. This is important work, and
we cannot stop until we are all equal."
The Eureka Fellowship is a joint national program with a shared
commitment to creating a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient
planet. To learn more about the fellowship, its youth changemakers,
and the difference they're making, follow AstraZeneca on Instagram
where each of the 2024 Eureka Fellows will be spotlighted over the
coming months: https://www.instagram.com/astrazenecacanada/
AstraZeneca has been partnering with One Young World for over
eight years through its global Young Health Programme (YHP), a
youth engagement initiative focussed on accelerating the delivery
of sustainable healthcare, strengthening health systems and
improving equitable access. The Eureka Fellowship is part of YHP,
which aims to support the development of young leaders through
mentorship, scholarships, and learning opportunities to foster
sustainable, collective leadership focused on improving youth
health, with an emphasis on under-resourced and marginalised
communities in low- and middle-income countries. The YHP will also
be supporting a global delegation of young health leaders from
around the world to join the Eureka Fellows and bring learnings and
inspiration back to their own communities.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical business
whose innovative medicines are used by millions of patients
worldwide. The company's core areas of scientific focus are
Oncology; Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic (CVRM); Rare Disease;
Respiratory & Immunology; and Vaccine & Immune Therapies.
AstraZeneca employs roughly 1,800 people across Canada and recently announced a major
expansion of its research footprint in Mississauga – including the expansion of its
existing AstraZeneca R&D Hub and the creation of a new Alexion
Development Hub for Rare Diseases. AstraZeneca was very recently
recognized as one of Canada's
Top 100 Employers, one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate
Cultures, and a Greater Toronto Top
Employer. For more information, please visit the company's
website at www.astrazeneca.ca. Additionally, to learn more
about AstraZeneca's Young Health Programme, please visit
yhp.astrazeneca.com"
About Plan International Canada
Plan International
Canada is a member of a global organization dedicated to advancing
children's rights and equality for girls. Plan International
has been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85
years and is now active in more than 80 countries. We stand
with children, especially girls, wherever they are oppressed,
exploited, left behind or not equally valued. We're determined
optimists and will continue to persevere until we are all
equal. Visit plancanada.ca for more information.
About One Young World
One Young World is the global community for young leaders. Its
mission is to create a fair, sustainable future for all, by
developing young leaders who are taking action to solve the world's
big challenges. It builds young leaders' expertise, elevates their
profiles and inspires them to increase their impact.
One Young World offers an unrivalled platform to affect change at a
global level. With a network of more than 17,000+ Ambassadors,
innovative initiatives led by the One Young World community have
directly impacted 50.42 million people globally since 2010. For
every $1 invested, One Young World
Ambassadors deliver $16 of social
value.
Its annual Summit brings together the brightest young leaders
from every country and sector who are working to accelerate social
impact across the globe. Delegates from 190+ countries are
counselled by influential political, business, and humanitarian
leaders such as President Mary
Robinson, Dr Jane Goodall,
and Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad
Yunus, amongst many other global figures.
For further information:
Corporate Communication
AstraZeneca Canada
corporatecommunications@AstraZeneca.com
SOURCE AstraZeneca Canada Inc.