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Nov 2023
24m 16s

S3E3 - Supporting Youth in our Communiti...

BC Housing
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Kiwassa Neighbourhood House is helping young people in East Vancouver thrive, despite the many challenges they face. In this episode, Sara speaks with Rohani Seddiq, who runs Kiwassa's summer youth program at a BC Housing property. Rohani shares her story as a refugee and immigrant growing up in BC Housing, along with her mission to empower East Vancouver's ... Show More
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