Assunah Muslim Association - OM for/pour Refuge Zone

Assunah Muslim Association - OM for/pour Refuge Zone

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation
Amount awarded$201,200
Duration36 months
Year2016-2017
Location served
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Champlain
Population servedNewcomer youth, Racialized youth (other than Black youth), Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth vulnerable of becoming or are in conflict with the law
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years, 12 to 29 years for youth with special needs or disabilities, Parents or guardians of young people
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a grant of $201,200 over 36 months to organize weekly opportunities for newcomer Syrian youth to meet in a safe setting, build relationships, integrate into society using their first language, and become engaged in the community.
Grant resultYouth are engaged in their community
Grant statusClosed