Vancouver’s opioid crisis and the Philippines’ war on drugs have more in common than you may think. Here is what we can learn from the two.
Lara Yacoub
Lara is originally half-Syrian and half-Egyptian, but grew up in Mexico City and Calgary, AB. She moved to Vancouver in 2019 to complete a B.A. in International Relations at the University of British Columbia. She is particularly interested in social justice and human rights, and hopes to pursue a career in law. In her free time, Lara enjoys reading a good book, listening to podcasts, and scouting out new restaurants.
