SharifMina Sharif is a writer, media producer, and cultural advocate whose work bridges storytelling, strategy, and social impact. Raised in Canada and shaped by 15 years living in Afghanistan, she has created platforms that elevate Afghan voices, from chidren's television to nationwide mentorship programs for women and girls. Her fiction and essays have appeared in literary journals and global outlets such as Al Jazeera and The New Quarterly. Now based in Toronto, she continues to lead narrative-driven initiatives that challenge assumptions, amplify marginalized voices, and build human-centered approaches to identity, aid, and belonging. Read More Read Less