Our Ambassadors

Meet our Ambassadors

The Team

Adam El-Falou

University of Toronto Mississauga

"As a Muslim student of Middle Eastern background, bidets are important to me because water-based hygiene is an essential part of daily life and religious practice. With nearly 30% of UTM identifying as Muslim, I saw a clear and widespread demand for proper washroom facilities on campus. I joined BIC to help turn a real student need into lasting, practical change that supports inclusion, dignity, and accessibility for everyone."

Krishaj Rajbhandari

University of Toronto St. George

"Bidets provide people with a clean solution to using the washroom. Bidets are necessary for clean hygiene."

Abdur-Rafay Wasim

University of Toronto Mississauga

"I joined Bidets in Canada because in spite of my faith and culture, I believe bidets are integral for our health and wellness. When bidets are present somewhere, it gives me confidence knowing that I am a part of a community that values everyone; and it gives me the comfort of knowing that I can use the bathroom when I need to without feeling unclean afterwards."

Khondoker Nabi

Harvard University

"Bidets matter to me because access to basic hygiene should never be a question of culture, background, or belonging. I joined BIC because it approaches this issue not as a niche preference, but as a matter of inclusion, accommodation and respect. BIC recognizes that small infrastructural changes can have a big impact on how people feel in a community. Being part of this initiative is about advocating for environments where everyone can feel at ease, seen, and at home—starting with something as fundamental as access to hygiene."

Daniel Sutton

University of Western Ontario

"Bidets are important to me because they represent dignity, accessibility, and informed choice in everyday hygiene. I believe in advocating for those who rely on or prefer bidets for cultural, environmental, medical, or personal reasons, and in helping to destigmatize their use in spaces where they are still misunderstood. I strongly believe in the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and promoting bidets is one practical way to ensure our public and private spaces reflect the varied needs, identities, and experiences of the communities they serve."

Amna Uppal

Ontario Tech University

"Bidets are a key part of my personal hygiene not only through my culture and religion but also through my training as a nursing student. To thoroughly clean the area, prevent skin breakdown and infection, healthcare workers use wipes or wet cloths. We do this for our most vulnerable populations so why do we not provide that same care for ourselves and those around us. Bidets are an environmentally friendly and hygienic way of self care rooted in many different cultures, religions and supported medically."

Omar Rasheed

Brock University

"They are important to me because as someone who experienced living on campus (residence), and off campus but nearby (in the area traveling to campus by short bus), and someone who had to commute from Hamilton to St Catherine’s, a bidet in regards to being comfortable going to the washroom has become a vital part of my day. As a Muslim, Arab, and someone who has grown up with a high standard of hygiene, not having access to something as basic as a bidet was absurd to me and despite growing up in Canada I have not gotten used to it."

Yasseen Mobada

University of Waterloo

"An initiative to make people feel more comfortable and accommodated on-campus, while improving hygiene and sustainability."

Rofyda Bassiouny

Brock University

"Personally, I’ve been demanding bidets since my first year in uni, yet it was difficult because I wasn’t truly aware of the possibility of such initiative especially on campus. This is not only good for sanitary reasons but also for religious reasons as well. Having something like this would make individuals feel comfortable and would truly make campus—a place they’re always in— truly feel like a second home."

Sohaib Zahid

Dalhousie University

"Bidets have always been part of my daily life. Growing up in the Middle East, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene wasn’t just a habit—it was a cultural value. Using a bidet simply feels natural to me, and I’ve always believed it offers a fresher, more hygienic experience than alternatives. I joined BIC because I want to help promote that same standard of cleanliness and comfort, and show people how a simple change can make a meaningful difference in their everyday routine."

Ammar Sharbat

McMaster University

"For several years I have wanted to have access to bidets, or some form of water sanitation on campus because of how unhygienic and uncomfortable the washrooms are. Earlier this year, I found out that Muslim students at McMaster U have been wanting bidets for a long time as well. I did a quick poll in September in the MSA brothers chat regarding who wants Bidets on campus, and around 40 people responded in just 2 days, so the need was clear then."

Md. Azim Uddin

University of Saskatchewan

"Growing up in the Middle East and having used a bidet all my life, it was really difficult to shift to a life of carrying a portable bidet everywhere I went to. Not to forget, it felt humiliating carrying it and filling it up with other people around. Bidets would just make it so much more easier. It’s not just that, cleaning with water is much more hygienic undoubtedly and I know a lot of international students that struggle with this issue."

Muna Hashi

Toronto Metropolitan University

"I wanted to join BIC because I was inspired by the initiative’s goal to create change by making washrooms more sustainable and inclusive of the multicultural city we live in through the introduction of bidets in washrooms here. Bidets were standard where I grew up and shaped my understanding of hygiene and cleanliness. They are essential to me, as they were a normal part of my upbringing and are embedded in my cultural background. They are also important for hygienic, religious, and accessibility-related reasons."

Ammar Albaz

OCAD University

"Bidets are part of physical and spiritual hygiene and cleanliness."

Fadel Ghazi

Centennial College

"I want to make an impact that stays behind after I leave my student union."

Hafsa Ali

University of Western Ontario

"I joined somewhat unexpectedly when the opportunity came up, and I decided to take it. However, this was an issue I had already been thinking about for a while. Relying on water bottles or wetting toilet paper is often inconvenient and not always a practical solution."

Yusuf Rahman

University of Ottawa

"Hygiene is important, and once you experience the luxury of a bidet, you can never go back. I want to make that experience easily accessible to my fellow bidet users on-campus."

Sadia Mohammad

Community Ambassador

"Bidets are important to me because I value women’s health, aging population and maintaining dignity. "

Sohana Siddiqua

Memorial University of Newfoundland

"Growing up in Asia, using water for cleaning was simply normal. After moving to Canada, I realized how something so basic to my daily well-being was missing from public spaces. As a woman, especially during menstruation, not having access to proper washing facilities can be uncomfortable, stressful, and sometimes even unhealthy. It also affects many students’ religious practices and sense of belonging on campus. For me, this initiative is about listening to student voices and creating a campus where everyone feels considered."

Ameera Patel

Seneca Polytechnic

"All my life I’ve had to move with either a bottle or 'portable bidet' whenever I step out in public places. As students, we spent most of our time on campus, having this convenience makes life 10x easier."

Maida Hassan

York University

"Bidets are important to me because cleanliness is not only about comfort, but about dignity, health, and responsibility. As a Muslim, my religion places a strong emphasis on cleanliness and personal hygiene. I joined BIC because it aligns with these values while also promoting sustainability and education. BIC is helping normalize better hygiene practices and reduce unnecessary waste, all while respecting diverse cultures and needs. Being part of a movement that combines faith, health, and environmental responsibility is meaningful to me, and I’m proud to support a brand that encourages cleaner, more conscious living."

Adib Benkahoul

McGill University

"Much of our students are nostalgic to bidet culture and how efficient it is for the community, implementing it would only cause benefits whether it's mental, hygienic or social."

Afrah Khan

University of Guelph

"Bidet hygiene is necessary not just for universities but all over Canada. Aliyah is doing an excellent job at recognizing this issue and understanding that we need to make these changes in Canada for the betterment of everyone’s general hygiene!"

Syeda Raza e Zehra

Technische Hochschule Augsburg (Germany)

"Need them for religious and also hygienic reasons. I joined BIC because i see this movement growing big."