Immigration & Identity
Win Perryman was a human rights and humanitarian activist known for her long-term volunteer work with Amnesty International and her deep involvement supporting grandmothers in Africa through. She was a co-founder of the Quinte Grannies for Africa, a volunteer group that raises funds to support African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Over several years she helped the group raise around $260,000 for programs assisting these grandmothers and their families.
At just 22 years old, Mieke Thorne left Belgium and began a new chapter of her life in Canada—a country that has since become her lifelong home. From her earliest years, Mieke carried within her a passion for justice and advocacy, a commitment that has only deepened across decades of activism. None of this, however, would have been possible without the support of her husband, Tom, whose partnership and encouragement enabled her to pursue her calling fully. In this episode, she reflects on her journey, the causes that shaped her, and the enduring spirit that continues to drive her work today.
A true success story, Nasr Mostafa recounts his journey from refugee to co-founder of Nasr’s Falafel, demonstrating resilience, entrepreneurship, and the power of community support.
