CAFCAN Social Services - OM for/pour Injaz

CAFCAN Social Services - OM for/pour Injaz

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations
Amount awarded$297,600
Duration36 months
Year2024-2025
Location served
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Toronto
Population servedBlack Youth;Racialized youth;Newcomer youth;Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families
Age group15 to 19 years;20 to 25 years
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $297,600 grant over 3 years to establish a supportive ecosystem through six-week programs led by young Sudanese professionals to enhance education and career exploration, skill development, and leadership building for Black Sudanese youth aged 18-25 in Thorncliffe and Scarborough. The project aims to enhance their integration into Toronto while fostering cultural identity and wellness.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections
Grant statusActive