We are the Vision of Parc- Extension Mothers team, and most of us are working full time, taking care of our families as well as passionately working with the ECHO project. Our aim is to help the community in the best possible way during this crucial period of the Covid-19 pandemic. We are passionate about learning and contributing to community centered projects to help alleviate the effects of the Covid pandemic that has affected many people in different ways. We chose this project because of our shared passion and vision to help our communities. Over the past few months, we have been learning a lot through different research experts who are guiding us each and every step of this project. 

Meet the team

Shamsun Khanum

  • My name is Shamsun Naher Khanum. I like to multitask, and I have worked in several sectors including community work. I am a mother of two children, and I have lived in Parc-ex since 1996. My goal is to provide the best resources as possible to the community, during this pandemic period. Working with Echo project has given me a platform to know more in details what the people have been through and are getting through during this Covid-19 period. I am so excited to hear from my community, their point of view and eager to help them. Thanks to Echo project for giving me chance and together as team we will reach our goal.

  • My name is Hina Riaz. I am a nurse by profession, and I have great interest in the public health sector as my profession is directly related to health and quality of life of people. That's why I got a master's degree in public health. Besides this, I have two beautiful kids whom I am taking care of full time. Currently, I am not working as a nurse due to the responsibility of my family. Working with the ECHO project has given me a platform to contribute my efforts for community betterment. I am looking forward to great work experience with this amazing team of the ECHO Project.

  • My name is Savita Taheem, I am in charge of a project-rapprochement femmes de Parc Extension working in women’s Center Afrique Au Féminin. I am passionate about working and helping young girls, women, and families. My interest in project ECHO is to help our community during the COVID-19 pandemic and do something for other people.

  • My name is Joyeuse Senga, I am a master’s student in Public Health at McGill with an interest in global health and health equity. I merge my interests for research, social determinants of health and social justice to understand how scientific environments contribute understanding the most effective ways of delivering quality and equitable healthcare to those in need and hard to reach communities. My role is to support the Vision of Parc-Ex Mothers team in the day-to-day activities that help us understand the community’s needs during this time of the pandemic. My favorite part about the ECHO project is learning from people from diverse backgrounds and being challenged to always think about community-based approaches.

  • My name is Nadia Saidi, I have the pleasure of being a member of the team. I am a mother of two children, and I live in a Parc Extension. My goal is to help my community to know more about COVID-19 vaccination of children from 5 to 11 years old.