Anisa's Dream: Scholarship to honour 10-year-old Iran plane crash victim

Anisa Sadeghi, a10-year-old Winnipeg girl who was tragically killed in theplane struck by an Iranian missile earlier this month, could soon have a scholarship in her honour.

The fundraiser called Anisa's Dream pays tribute to theHenry G.Izatt studentwhose life goal included doing something amazing for Winnipeg.

"Now that she's gone [I thought] I should do something for Winnipeg on her behalf," said Narges Hajesfandiari, the young girl's aunt who lives in Vancouver.

"I am really hopeful that we can ... have Anisa's dream come through others."

Anisa'sparents, Mohammad Mahdi Sadeghi and Bahareh Hajesfandiari, were also among the eightWinnipeggers who died in the crash.

Her parents are described by Hajesfandiari as having sacrificed a lot to come to Canada, and to provide opportunities for Anisa.

Listen to Anisa's aunt remember her niece:

Anisa's aunt describes her other dream

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Anisa's aunt remembers her niece's hopes for the future

The scholarship will be offered to Pembina Trails School Division studentswho also encounter financial, physical, cultural or mental barriers that prevent them from accessing their education or extracurricular activities.

Despite only living in the cityfor a short period, Anisa described Winnipegas her hometown. She loved going to Jets games and taking part inactivitieslike hockey and taekwondo, and remained connected to her Iranian roots through Farsi language classes.

That's why a small portion of the funds are also promisedtohelp support local Farsi classes, which Anisa's parents also volunteered at.

Anisa's aunt wants Manitobans to know that the young girl and her family were so thankful to people in this province for their friendly spirit.

"On behalf of them I would like to say thank you, Winnipeg. Thank you, Manitoba. They were happy there."