Zachary is an 11-year-old from Ottawa, Ontario. He is an avid reader who seizes every opportunity to learn about history, geography and science. This enthusiasm has led him to take engineering classes with the Faculty of Engineering (for kids) at the University of Ottawa.
Zachary is passionate about advocating for children’s rights and raising public awareness about climate change. His involvement with the Youth Canadians’ Parliament (YCP) and the Children First Canada’s Youth Advisory Council is a testament to his strong belief in amplifying children’s voices. At the age of 10, he became a Child Ambassador for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) – Voices of Future Generations (a worldwide Project supported by UNESCO) – after winning the silver medal for his book about children’s rights entitled “Reda’s Little Village” .
Zachary is fluent in English, French, and Arabic and is currently taking Italian and Spanish lessons. In his free time, he enjoys playing the piano, swimming, cycling, and reading. He is also a member of a soccer team in Ottawa.
He is very happy to begin his first year as a member of the Youth Advisory Council for Children First Canada and work with like-minded peers !