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Photo of Kulfikarali Kassamali - Photo by Mr. KassamaliZulfikarali R. Kassamali | He began his career in East Africa, where he worked primarily in business. He came to Canada in 1972 as a refugee. Upon his arrival, he joined the Welcome House, Manpower and Immigration Center, committed to helping Ugandan refugees integrate into society. That same year, he created the first multicultural program for the Don Mills Foundation for Seniors.

Throughout his career, Mr. Kassamali has acquired considerable expertise, particularly with respect to the elderly and cultural diversity, and has served on several related boards. He also founded a number of organizations and programs for seniors including the Federation of Jambo Seniors and the Ismaili Seniors Action Team. Since 1991, Mr. Kassamali has chaired the North York Seniors' Health Centre Family Advisory Committee, which serves caregivers by providing advice and raising awareness of ethno-cultural differences and how to deal with them.

His community involvement has garnered him a number of awards such as the Toronto Police Services Community Services Award in 1998 and the Premier's Award for Community Service in 1996.

Kassamali's contribution in the creation of the Virtual Museum of Asian Canadian Cultural Heritage.



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