Zachary Fathally

Zachary is a 12-year-old from Ottawa, Ontario. He is an avid reader who seizes every opportunity to learn about history, geography, and science. Zachary is passionate about advocating for children’s rights and raising public awareness about climate change.

His involvement with the VoFG is a testament to his strong belief in amplifying children’s voices. At the age of 10, he became a Child Ambassador for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) – Voices of Future Generations (a worldwide Project supported by UNESCO) – after winning the silver medal for his book about children’s rights entitled “Reda’s Little Village”. His second story, “The Lost Hot Air Balloon,” was peer-reviewed and accepted for publication in Current Conservation Kids Online. As a Child Ambassador and a member of Children First Canada’s Youth Advisory Council, he had the opportunity to participate in several roundtables, meet with senators and MPs, and speak at a press conference on Parliament Hill about these issues.

In his free time, he enjoys playing the piano, swimming, cycling, and reading. He is also a member of a regional soccer team.