Teen champions autism awareness

Efforts from the heart: Serena (centre) and her sister Sofieya with staff at Thompson Hospital, where Sofieya helped to establish personalised healthcare services for autistic individuals.

PETALING JAYA: The youngest winner of the Star Golden Hearts Award (SGHA), Serena Zara Taufiq, continues to pour her heart and soul into the autism community.

Having completed her International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in June, the 16-year-old used her break to raise funds for an NGO, the Hope Project, and a centre for special needs children, Hatching Centre.