Serena's Secret

Serena Zara Taufiq, aged 8, and her five-year-old twin sisters Sofieya Zara and Sharleez Zara were a typical loud, fun-loving, and quick-witted handful for their parents but an unfortunate incident left Sharleez with some physical injuries, which also impaired her developmental growth. She suffers from a condition similar to that of an autistic child. With that simple desire, Serena was determined to turn her interest for jewellery-making into raising funds to help these children. She picked up the hobby from Youtube videos at a time when rainbow looms were all the craze. But this feisty child had larger plans than to attract mere likes for her wares on social media. She was inspired by people who actually made successful businesses out of handmade trinkets. With undying passion and the support of her parents, she initiated a social movement some time in January 2016 to spread awareness about autism and generate funds to further aid these children. Serena has been tirelessly and enthusiastically involved in activities that can be avenues to gain more publicity for what she believes – that anyone, irrespective of age, can be a force for change to help other autistic children and families.