Who We are

Our Mission and work

Our mission is to impact the lives of impoverished and marginalized children around the world to provide for their basic needs and empower them and their families to succeed to their fullest potential. MAP Canada aims to positively impact the lives of children and families in need globally by addressing key symptoms of poverty. Major symptoms include access to food and shelter, promoting education as a tool for empowerment and responding to the needs of communities in the aftermath of natural disasters.

Mehdi Sarrafzadeh

holds an MBA degree. He has successfully managed commercial international entities for over four decades For the past 30 years his charitable and philanthropic activities have been focused on improving lives and educational opportunities for children in need.

Delfarib Fanaie

is the principal founder of Moms Against Poverty in the United States and has successfully led the organization and its subsequent growth for over 13 years. Delfarib is excited to support the MAP Canada team in furthering MAP’s mission and expanding its audience and impact in Canada and beyond.

Sherry Noor

has been involved in Moms Against Poverty projects for several years and was an active volunteer in Nik-Gaman-Jamshid charity in Iran. She is the director of Moms Against Poverty Canada. Sherry is also the BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Victim Services Coordinator.