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Baccalaureate of Health Sciences program at the University of Ottawa. Shamin is born in Toronto with a Guyanese background. He is the founder and president of the national charity, LetsStopAIDS. Shamin lives by his motto, “All it takes it one action to make one dream a reality.” When Shamin was fifteen, he was devastated to learn about the death of children through HIV and AIDS. He wanted to make a difference and prove that youth have a strong impact on society. At the age of fifteen, Shamin founded LetsStopAIDS with a small group of high school students. Shamin has been an inspirational speaker to thousands of youth across Canada, South Africa, China and India promoting the message that youth can truly make a difference. Shamin, who has always been keen to take action and make a difference, started LetsStopAIDS from an idea, which has now evolved into a national charitable organization. Shamin Mohamed Jr. is a recipient of the DAREarts Leadership award and is one of the 2005 Canada’s ‘Top 20 Under 20’ for innovation, leadership and achievement. He has been the president of his middle school and high school. He was also the Toronto District School Board’s SuperCouncil President representing 86 000 secondary students in 103 secondary schools. He is also a member of the University of Ottawa senate. Shamin is a humanitarian, inspirational speaker, a leader, and a follower that believes that everyone can achieve their dreams, once they strive for it.
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