Cindy Boustani, Student

Born and raised in Lebanon, Cindy Boustani has always dreamed of a better world for her community. She graduated from the Balamand University, in Lebanon, with a Master鈥檚 in Architecture while also pursuing a minor in Psychology at the Lebanese University. Cindy worked as an Emergency Medical Technician and a trainer for the Lebanese Red Cross for more than seven years.
When visiting Beirut after moving to Montreal a few years ago, she realized that she has more to give to post-conflict communities. She decided to turn her passion into her life鈥檚 mission, leading her to joining the MPNL program. Since then, she’s been working on building socio-cultural community centers in post-conflict regions, starting in Lebanon, promoting physical, mental and emotional growth within youths affected by intergenerational trauma.
Cindy also loves travelling, whether it鈥檚 for volunteering purposes or just chasing new experiences and indulging in new cultures. In her free time, you can find her enjoying the sun outdoors, walking her cat, Nounou, or reading and drawing in the park.
In 2023, Cindy was the inaugural recipient of the 鈥淏enevolence Award for MPNL.鈥