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A teen is suing major food companies for the unhealthiness of their food, comparing their approach to that of big tobacco. https://lnkd.in/e9fpukd5…
A teen is suing major food companies for the unhealthiness of their food, comparing their approach to that of big tobacco. https://lnkd.in/e9fpukd5…
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I spent much of 2024 “Not Working.” The result? Some of my most meaningful—and fulfilling—“work” yet. It sounds strange, I know. After years of…
I spent much of 2024 “Not Working.” The result? Some of my most meaningful—and fulfilling—“work” yet. It sounds strange, I know. After years of…
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What an end to 2024 for Blue J! ✨ We're thrilled to announce our Series C! With this next phase of growth, we’re excited to invest further in our…
What an end to 2024 for Blue J! ✨ We're thrilled to announce our Series C! With this next phase of growth, we’re excited to invest further in our…
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Experience
Education
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Carleton University
Activities and Societies: Carleton Entrepreneurship Association, Carleton Political Science Society, Carleton University Students Association, Off-Campus Student Association
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Licenses & Certifications
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High Five - Principles of Health Child Development
Parks and Recreation Ontario
Issued
Volunteer Experience
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Volunteer - Youth Ambassador
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
- 13 years
Children
To provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.
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Fundraising Committee Member
Children's Wish Foundation of Canada
- 2 years 8 months
Children
Led a committee of 7 volunteers to fundraise over $195,000 through corporate teams’ participation and sponsors. An average of $65,000 raised per year, 85% growth from previous years.
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Diversity Task Force - Advisory
Community Foundation of Ottawa
- 5 months
Social Services
Participated and engaged in discussion over the creation of a diversity policy for the Community Foundation of Ottawa. Played key role in consulting and representing diverse populations.
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Board of Governor
Carleton University
- Present 9 years 7 months
Education
Member of the Building and Nomination Committee; oversaw all capital building projects, deferred maintenance and the renewal of the Campus Master Plan along with new electoral policy
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Chair Of The Board Of Directors
Youth Ottawa (formerly Child and Youth Friendly Ottawa)
- Present 17 years 1 month
Children
Led and assisted in the organisation of the many different fundraisers, events, conferences and programs facilitated by Youth Ottawa; serving as an ambassador to Youth Ottawa in the community, bridging partnerships between social enterprises and advocating for youth.
Program director responsible for the execution of the For Youth, By Youth (FYBY) News program. Bringing in over $250,000 throughout 5 years, and managing staff and resources. Supervised staff, and led a team of ten to…Led and assisted in the organisation of the many different fundraisers, events, conferences and programs facilitated by Youth Ottawa; serving as an ambassador to Youth Ottawa in the community, bridging partnerships between social enterprises and advocating for youth.
Program director responsible for the execution of the For Youth, By Youth (FYBY) News program. Bringing in over $250,000 throughout 5 years, and managing staff and resources. Supervised staff, and led a team of ten to organise and host, three community conferences/events.
Planned, organised and hosted the Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards Gala, celebrating youth and raising over $100,000 for youth programs as a Board of Director.
Lead in the creation, organizing, facilitating, and delivery of the Future Community Builders Program - a social entrepreneurship program for youth - along with establishing community partnership between Hub Ottawa and Youth Ottawa.
Participated and engaged in the organizing of the Mayor's Annual Golf Classic 2012 - 15, fundraising over $160,000 for youth programs.
Publications
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Ottawa’s own Fahd Alhattab has been named one of Canada’s Top 20 under 20
Muslim Link
Each year, Youth in Motion, a national charitable organization that develops dynamic youth career programming, recognizes the achievements of 20 young Canadians who have created innovative projects in the fields of science, business, culture, and community services.
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Top 20 Under 20 Canada
Globe and Mail
Twenty Canadians are being recognized for initiatives that range from curbing environmental damage in the oil sands to tackling job discrimination to conducting original microbiology studies – and they are all under 20 years of age.
The Top 20 Under 20 Awards, an RBC-sponsored program run by the charitable organization Youth in Motion, is a national awards endeavor that reaches out to thousands of youth across the country before finalizing a list of 20 up-and-comers who embody…Twenty Canadians are being recognized for initiatives that range from curbing environmental damage in the oil sands to tackling job discrimination to conducting original microbiology studies – and they are all under 20 years of age.
The Top 20 Under 20 Awards, an RBC-sponsored program run by the charitable organization Youth in Motion, is a national awards endeavor that reaches out to thousands of youth across the country before finalizing a list of 20 up-and-comers who embody leadership, innovation and achievement. -
Boys and Girls Club youth one of Canada’s Top 20 Under 20
BGCC
Fahd Alhattab likes to dream big.
“What’s the dream goal? I always say to be Prime Minister of Canada one day. Why not?” the 19-year-old asks. “You’ve got to keep going, keep pushing. Why settle for anything less?”
It’s that kind of ambition and positive attitude that has seen Fahd become one of Canada’s Top 20 Under 20 for 2013. He was selected from hundreds of young people for the prestigious award, which recognizes his outstanding community service and is considered one of…Fahd Alhattab likes to dream big.
“What’s the dream goal? I always say to be Prime Minister of Canada one day. Why not?” the 19-year-old asks. “You’ve got to keep going, keep pushing. Why settle for anything less?”
It’s that kind of ambition and positive attitude that has seen Fahd become one of Canada’s Top 20 Under 20 for 2013. He was selected from hundreds of young people for the prestigious award, which recognizes his outstanding community service and is considered one of the highest honours for a Canadian youth. -
Fahd Alhattab, 2013 Top 20 under 20 Winner
Top20Under20 - Youtube
Having experienced first-hand the troubles that come with low income neighbourhoods, Fahd initiated the York Street ULTIMATE March Break Day Camp, a camp for low-income, visible minority children. Fahd and his team were able to raise $3000 in the first year for the day camp--enough to provide for twenty children. In the Camp's second year, they raised over $6,000 and expanded the camp's reach to thirty-five children in 2012.
Through a good experience with the Boys and Girls Club, Fahd…Having experienced first-hand the troubles that come with low income neighbourhoods, Fahd initiated the York Street ULTIMATE March Break Day Camp, a camp for low-income, visible minority children. Fahd and his team were able to raise $3000 in the first year for the day camp--enough to provide for twenty children. In the Camp's second year, they raised over $6,000 and expanded the camp's reach to thirty-five children in 2012.
Through a good experience with the Boys and Girls Club, Fahd continued his
involvement and became President of the Ottawa Council. He was then asked
to join the Ontario Provincial Youth Council (OPYC) and elected chairman. -
Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada - Rogers Raising the Grade - PSA
Rogers TV
A PSA made to speak about the impact of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada on Canadian Youth.
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Daytime Interview about Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards
Rogers
Fahd on a talk show speaking about how Youth Ottawa (formerly Child And Youth Friendly Ottawa) celebrates the amazing youth in the city of Ottawa with the Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards
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ULTIMATE March Break Day Camp Promotional Video
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Promoting and showing the great impact and wonderful work of a well executed day camp for the underprivileged youth of the lowertown community of Ottawa.
Projects
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FYBY 48 Hour Film Festival
The FYBY 48 Hour Film Festival is an expolsion of youth expression and creativity! Technology meets imagination as Ottawa youth aged 13 to 18 turn 48 hours into a storm of video production.
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FYBY News summit
The 2012 FYBY (For Youth By Youth) News Summit will take an in-depth look at the education system and how it reflects the unique needs of youth. Through leveraging the 21st Century technologies of media and video, youth advocates have spent the last four months reflecting on topics and issues related to the education system. These students will showcase their hard work at the 2012 FYBY News Summit to their peers, educators and community leaders and lead everyone in thought-provoking dialogues.
Other creatorsSee project
Honors & Awards
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Top 20 Under 20 Canada
Youth in Motion
At Youth in Motion, we want to encourage you to continue making a difference. That is why we created Top 20 Under 20™ - to celebrate and honour Canadians who have demonstrated a significant level innovation, leadership and achievement but have not yet reached the age of 20. There are incredible young people in this country doing incredible things!
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2012 United Way Community Builder
United Way Ottawa
United Way Ottawa honours Ottawa’s outstanding volunteers through its Community Builder Award program — those organizations, partnerships, agencies, neighbourhood groups and individuals who work tirelessly, passionately and collaboratively to make Ottawa a better place in which to live, work and raise a family.
All winner's names are inscribed on the wall of inspiration in the Ottawa City Hall.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Arabic
Professional working proficiency
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French
Limited working proficiency
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