Stolen From Africa / Volé D'Afrique

Stolen From Africa / Volé D'Afrique

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - System Innovations
Amount awarded$407,000
Duration24 months
Year2018-2019
Location served
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Toronto
Population servedBlack/Afro-diasporic/Afro-Caribbean and/or Afro-Latinx youth, Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer (LGBTTQ+) youth, Newcomer youth, Racialized youth (other than Black youth), Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school, Youth in care or leaving care, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth living with disabilities or special needs between the ages of 12 to 29, Youth vulnerable of becoming or are in conflict with the law
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years
Description$407,000 over 24 months for groundwork that will support the collaborative to develop a framework for schools and community groups to create safe, alternative education spaces that celebrate, affirm, culturally engage, heal, nurture and grow the skills of Black and racialized youth. The collaborative will strengthen the education system for diverse Black students experiencing marginalization in Toronto.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections