About Us

Operation Humanity is a provincial movement of student leaders who want to take a collective stand against the many interconnected issues our society faces today. Operation Humanity provides a much needed forum for discussion about social problems that students are passionate about. Our members address human rights violations, environmental irresponsibility and poverty. Members promote public awareness and understanding of global issues through the organization of various events and activities throughout the province. It is a completely student-run project funded by members and donors.

Started in Summer 2009, Operation Humanity is building a foundation Ontario students can look to for support in their endeavours within their own schools. Many members of Operation Humanity are already active in their school and community. The "Peace Forum" allows students to discuss pressing issues, share ideas of past events and learn from peers.

about us

Christine Ackerley

Christine loves being very involved in both her community and at school, where she is the editor in chief of the school newspaper and a member of student groups including the environmental club, DECA, Alpine Ski Team, Choir and Badminton Team. She is passionate about using modern communications to affect social change, and plans to pursue a career in journalism or communications in the not-for-profit sector.

Mariko Bown-Kai

Mariko has always had a passion for social justice and

human rights. She is an active member of the United

Church of Canada, which she has worked for on a

national level. Mariko is a member of the Cabinet for

Ontario Youth Parliament, Sinclair’s Youth in Action

group, choir, and photographs for the school

newspaper. She plans to continue her interest in

world issues by studying religions and geography at a

post-secondary level.

Administrators

Both Mariko and Christine are grade 12 students at Sinclair Secondary School, Whitby, ON. They share a love of travelling, volunteering, Birkenstocks and couscous. They enjoy participating in all aspects of the arts, especially musical theatre. Christine and Mariko have always worked well as a team, and look forward to collaborating on this project.

They are honoured to take over the administration of Operation Humanity from Patrick Quinton-Brown, and hope that they can develop the website’s potential.

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