Nurturing interactions: A recent Social Work grad fosters community bonds through a peer mentorship club and outreach support in the Downtown Eastside

Sonia Nand, dressed in a purple tank top and denim shorts, is seated on a bamboo bench, with a bamboo hut visible in the background, surrounded by a natural tropical setting.

Sonia Nand co-founded a peer mentorship group to support fellow Social Work students at Douglas College. As a current facilitator at Community Living BC, she works with diverse groups of people, helping them regain stability and resilience while embracing community-building.