Somali Women's and Children's Support Network - OM for/pour The Bogsiino Healing Project

Somali Women's and Children's Support Network - OM for/pour The Bogsiino Healing Project

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Family Innovations
Amount awarded$347,400
Duration36 months
Year2022-2023
Location served
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Toronto
Population servedBlack parents, guardians, and caregivers, Racialized parents, guardians, and caregivers, Newcomer parents, guardians, and caregivers, Parents, guardians, and caregivers and/or their children in conflict or at risk of being in conflict with the law, Parents, guardians, and caregivers in low income situations
DescriptionDelivering a project that builds on the success of a proven model or program with a $347,400 grant over 3 years to implement a Somali indigenous knowledge restorative justice healing program for Somali mothers impacted by trauma due to gun violence and incarceration in North Etobicoke, providing a supportive healing space as well as capacity building and training to improve their resilience through culturally rooted resources.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black parents, guardians and caregivers to strengthen relationships, build strong community and cultural connections, and heal from trauma
Grant statusActive