Zehra Abbas

Zehra is the Founder of Aasra.co, a social enterprise financially empowering girls and women living with disabilities in the slums of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Zehra is also the Founder/President of the youth-led non-profit YTGA (Youth Troopers for Global Awareness) and its social enterprise, Studio.89, a fair trade cafe and community hub located in Mississauga, Ontario. 

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9 Simple and Affordable Ways to Go Green at Home
9 Simple and Affordable Ways to Go Green at Home

As we learn more about the impact our lifestyles have on the environment, we may be inclined to make green living choices in our homes. In some cases, these choices can be more expensive. For example, a few friends were telling me recently that they had stopped composting because they didn't want to purchase compost bags anymore....

November 28th, 2018 | Zehra Abbas
How My Immigrant Parents Kept Me Busy on a Budget
How My Immigrant Parents Kept Me Busy on a Budget
May 14th, 2018 | Zehra Abbas
A frugal guide to entertaining at home
A frugal guide to entertaining at home
March 27th, 2017 | Zehra Abbas
How to do good on a budget
How to do good on a budget
January 11th, 2017 | Zehra Abbas