CBC Reporter Nahlah Ayed featured in "On Manitoba" Connecting Alumni and friends of the University of Manitoba

Who would have thought Nahlah Ayed was a Winnipegger? I certainly did not know that until I read in the Manitoban. I felt very proud of her. I've watched her with awe reporting from war torn countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan for several years and wondered how she did it and how she kept herself safe. She is now relocated to Beirut.

Graduate of University of Manitoba with a B.Sc degree, she is a first generation Canadian of Palestinan parents. Ayed the article states always had a passion or justice, the news and writing. She even worked as a reporter for the Manitoban, Universty of Manitoba student newspaper.

Being a correspondent in the Middleast, she must stand out as a role model for the women in those parts who may not be able to dream of such a position. Also her cultural background must also give her a edge and sensitivity to the quality of her reporting.

Ayed says in the article she hopes to explore other cultures before returning to settle home - "Winnipeg is home".

We should all be proud of Nahlah and her work. Congratulations