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Filipino int'l student in Canada receives humanitarian award

A Filipino international student receives a humanitarian award for volunteering in New Brunswick in Canada.

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<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KlKEyLo8Too?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>Shortly after her graduation in June, Regine Lura received an unexpected surprise.She was named as one of the first recipients of the inaugural Humanitarian Award for Community Volunteer Hero by the Multicultural Agency of the Greater Moncton Area, or MAGMA.“At first, I was a bit shocked but also honored,&quot; Lura recalled. &quot;When MAGMA first emailed me, they mentioned I was one of the nominees.”MAGMA is a non-profit settlement organization supporting newcomers to Moncton for over forty years now. This year, it launched the Humanitarian Award to honor the legacy of two former presidents of the MAGMA Board of Directors, who were known for their diversity and humanitarian efforts.Lura shared that she was an English tutor for refugees from Iran, Iraq, as well as from Turkey.The Antipolo City native in Rizal province moved to New Brunswick in 2022 to pursue a career in Canada.As an international student, she enrolled in the Building Engineering Technology diploma program at New Brunswick Community College.&quot;I volunteered as a class representative to keep everyone updated and acted as the liaison for the students and the instructor if they have problems,&quot; Lura said. &quot;Fortunately, I became the president of the NBCC Student Union. While doing that, I also applied to be a peer mentor at NBCC,&quot; she added. &quot;When international students have concerns about immigration or their studies, they often turn to me because I’m active on social media.&quot;Lura is also a volunteer in many local organizations, including the Filipino Association of New Brunswick in the Greater Moncton Area, Habitat for Humanity, Canadian Cancer Society, and many more.Despite the challenges of her academic workload, Lura managed to balance her volunteer work and part-time job. She graduated with academic honors and received special distinctions and awards.Throughout her journey, Lura said husband Jason has been her source of support.&quot;I know she deserves the award she received,&quot; said Jason. &quot;It’s because of the sacrifice she made when she was volunteering. At first, she didn’t know how to drive, so she walked during wintertime. Of course, it wasn’t easy for a newcomer from the Philippines transitioning to a place with such cold weather.&quot;Lura’s experience as an immigrant has shaped her dedication to assisting others.Every time she helps someone, she is reminded of the significance of giving back and making a difference in people’s lives.

A Filipino international student receives a humanitarian award for volunteering in New Brunswick in Canada.

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Filipino int'l student receives humanitarian award in New Brunswick

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Jocelyn Reyes Sambilay | TFC News Ontario

Published Aug 10, 2024 11:41 PM PHT

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