Maura Manuel Da Silva

Maura Manuel Da Silva is a qualified early childhood educator, with five years’ experience, she is passionate about contributing to the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of young children. She serves the community by working with low-income families, delivering high quality constructive, and recreational activities for youth. Maura Manuel Da Silva is an active member of WIMA, Angola (Women International Maritime Association) who believes in the empowerment of women and gender equality. Throughout her school years, she worked with after-school programs and shelters and holds a certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Work at the Angolan Community of Hamilton, a certificate of Mentoring Project by Mohawk College, and a certificate of Cross-cultural Conflict Mediation. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Maura plans to continue working on her project towards giving children the opportunity to discover their path throughout life, and to encourage them to follow their dreams.