Dzhafar (‘jah-FAHR’, he/him) is an international undergraduate student from Kazakhstan, studying Public Policy and Economics with a focus in data analytics at the University of Toronto. After learning about Jack.org through the Be There Certificate, Dzhafar became passionate about building communities of care through mental health education. In his advocacy efforts, Dzhafar seeks to drive lasting positive change by first thoroughly understanding the unique local needs of each participating community.