Author Archives for cheryl perera

Sun and Surf in Australia

December 12, 2017 3:20 pm Published by Comments Off on Sun and Surf in Australia

G’day Mate! After an intense week at the Asia 21 Summit, it was time for some fun and sun! First...


Learning and Network at Asia 21 Summit

December 12, 2017 2:08 pm Published by Comments Off on Learning and Network at Asia 21 Summit

Two weeks ago, I had an amazing opportunity to join up with 29 of Asia’s top young leaders in government,...


Off to Asia 21 Young Leader Summit

November 2, 2017 4:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Off to Asia 21 Young Leader Summit

In two weeks, I’ll be jetting off to Melbourne, Australia to attend the Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit where I’ll...


CARE National Conference

November 2, 2017 3:55 pm Published by Comments Off on CARE National Conference

My time at CARE has been spectacular thus far, full of learning and insight.  One of the highlights was organizing...


Part II International Day of the Girl 2017

November 2, 2017 1:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Part II International Day of the Girl 2017

  This panel event was followed by a reception hosted by CARE USA that included CARE’s Tipping Point photo exhibit...


Part I International Day of the Girl

November 2, 2017 1:09 pm Published by Comments Off on Part I International Day of the Girl

One of the most exciting opportunities I’ve had at CARE USA, was the chance to be on the organizing team...


The Power of Education

August 31, 2017 8:43 pm Published by Comments Off on The Power of Education

For 13 years, I have been championing the fight against the abuse and exploitation of children in Canada and globally,...


My First Advocacy Win Part II

August 31, 2017 8:40 pm Published by Comments Off on My First Advocacy Win Part II

My success with Air Canada sparked Canada’s CST movement, and was also the influencing factor for the government, nonprofits, airport...


Our First Advocacy Win!

July 30, 2017 8:47 pm Published by Comments Off on Our First Advocacy Win!

In an effort to offer young Canadians the opportunity to have their voices heard in the fight to end the commercial...