Stolen From Africa / Volé D'Afrique

Stolen From Africa / Volé D'Afrique

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - System Innovations
Amount awarded$330,500
Duration24 months
Year2025-2026
Location served
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Hamilton, Niagara, Toronto
Population servedBlack youth, Youth who are not engaged and/or at risk of not being engaged with education, employment, and training programs
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years
DescriptionSupporting collaborative work with a $330,500 grant over 2 years to conduct the groundwork to strengthen the education system, create safe spaces and improve cultural connections for Black youth in Toronto, Niagara and Hamilton by evaluating and sharing effective African-centered interventions to help advocate for self-determination and ensure better educational outcomes for Black youth, families, and communities.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections
Grant statusActive