Zachary Fathally
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. He believes that literature and a love of reading are the keys to a quality education. Zachary is passionate about advocating for children’s rights and raising public awareness about climate change.
His involvement with the VoFG 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”. He was also nominated this year as a member of the Youth Advisory Council for Children First Canada and was invited at the Senate of Canada to celebrate National Child Day and discuss issues affecting kids in Canada.
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.