Finding Purpose Through Volunteering

Volunteering is not only a great way to give back to our communities, it can also help us grow, find a sense of purpose, and connect with different people. When I think back to my first volunteer position at 15 years old, the experience of helping the people in my...

Mistakes and experiences

Mistakes and experiences  Mistakes are not failures but stepping stones toward personal and professional development. By reframing them as opportunities to learn, individuals can cultivate resilience. Every mistake offers a chance to acquire new knowledge. Embrace...

The Loss of Childhood

The Loss of Childhood As an immigrant, you never get the full experience of growing up. From finding new friends, to having a faster developed sense of maturity, an immigrant is never able to feel “normal”. Often viewed by many as the outcast and treated differently...

The Stigma Against Mental Health

The Stigma Against Mental Health Mental health stigma, characterized by negative attitudes, stereotypes, and discrimination towards individuals with mental health conditions, continues to hinder open conversations, prevent timely interventions, and perpetuate a cycle...

My Journey Towards Social Service Leadership

My Journey Towards Social Service Leadership Embarking on the path of becoming a social service worker is not merely a career choice for me; it is a deeply personal commitment rooted in my own experiences as a struggling youth. Having faced numerous challenges without...

Your Past Is Not Your Future

Your Past Is Not Your Future Life is a journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected detours, and often, our past experiences shape who we are today. However, it's essential to recognize that the past doesn't dictate our future. For some, life's canvas may be...

VAUGHAN LATIN FESTIVAL DESDE LA PERSPECTIVA DE UN VOLUNTARIO

¿Te has preguntado alguna vez cómo sería cambiar el mundo con un poquito de tu tiempo y esfuerzo? Bueno, Hoy les quiero contar sobre una experiencia increíble que viví como voluntario en el Vaughan latín festival. No sé si ya lo han probado, ¡pero ser voluntario en un...

THE IMMIGRANT  DURING THE QUARANTINE

WHEN ALL THIS IS OVER!…WHEN ALL THIS PASSES!…WHEN WE RETURN TO NORMALITY!… NOTHING WILL BE LIKE BEFORE?…. These are some of the recurring expressions that we have all made during the quarantine or mandatory self-isolation.  In this blog I will...