Vaniya Peyghami and Maya Nasiri

Award Nomination:

Philanthropy

Company:

6IXAcademy - Central Toronto Academy

Position:

Students

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Biography:

Vaniya Peyghami and Maya Maya Nasiri are high school students enrolled in a specalized social entrepreneurship program at Central Toronto Academy called 6IXAcademy. This program teaches students that business is not just about making a profit but also about making a positive difference in the world. Vaniya and Maya has been the main student leaders in this program. These students have led the charge in terms of educating their peers about womens rights and making change in the world. It is rare to a students who is so academically driven, socially responsible and business minded and caring as thes two.