Welcome to Kenyan Canadian Association Official Website

Kenyan Canadian Association - KCA is a federal not-for-profit organization that seeks to address the issues affecting marginalized black Canadians and other racialized groups while assisting newcomers to settle and make a positive contribution in the society as they endeavor to achieve their goals.

KCA also focuses on implementing programs and specifically offering services to newcomers, low-income families and other socially-excluded groups residing in Canada to improve their personal well-being and social-economic status.

KCA works collaboratively with organizations and stakeholders through our grassroot network across the country.

 

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International Relief and Development (IRD)

Kenyan Canadian Association through International Relief and Development (IRD) Program aims to provide emergency relief, economic rehabilitation, development assistance, and other services to vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan African Countries.

IRD Program objective is to implement short-term projects as well as provide long-term innovative solutions that empower program beneficiaries to achieve self-sufficiency.

The program focus areas include

  1. Emergency Response
  2. Women and Gender Equality
  3. Social Economic Empowerment
  4. Health, Nutrition & Wellness
  5. Education
  6. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
  7. Security, Peace & Conflict Resolution
  8. Democracy & Governance
  9. Environment & Climate Change

International Development Opportunities:

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - WOMEN'S MENTORSHIP PROGRAM (WMP) 2024
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Background Information:

The Women's Mentorship Program (WMP) is a unique professional development opportunity for women managers employed in the Savings & Credit Union sector. The Women's Mentorship Program has been delivered by the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) and has a success rate in developing 240 women credit union managers from 19 countries across Africa, Asia,
and the Americas.

Eligibility:

WMP empowers women managers of Savings & Credit Union with limited international professional development and mentorship opportunities. Branch Managers, Assistant Managers, and Managers actively working in the Savings & Credit Union sector are encouraged to apply. Applications from the following countries will be

accepted:Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Senegar, Philippines and Colombia.

For full details Download the WMP 2024 Call for Application

 

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KCA Seniors Program

SENIORS OUTREACH PROGRAM

  1. Healthy ageing
  • Addressing social isolation
  • Mental health and dementia
  • Supporting accessible intergenerational housing
  1. Preventing abuse and fraud
  • Reduction of crimes and harm against seniors
  • Supporting financial empowerment of seniors
  1. Combatting ageism, celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion
  • Promoting labour market participation of seniors
  • Focus on underrepresented or underserved groups
    • women
    • persons with disabilities
    • racialized groups
    • newcomers
  • Promoting intergenerational mentoring and engagement
  1. Improving seniors’ access to government services and benefits
  • Helping seniors navigate access to government benefits
  • Providing support to file their taxes
  1. Adapting seniors to virtual environment
  • by developing and delivering virtual programming, and
  • recruiting and training volunteers to support the social inclusion of seniors

KCA seniors Services and activities include:

Services:

  • Food Gift Vouchers
  • Nutritious Foods Supplies
  • Government Services for seniors information
  • Tax filing services
  • Mental Health and Dementia Support

Activities:

Social

  • Play favourite, fun conversational games and ice breakers
  • Organize Story Telling Activities in which each participant uses their imagination to create fun and interesting stories
  • Social events for seniors

Spiritual

  • Contact religious leaders to perform services for seniors
  • Provide spiritual singing activities, like hymn sing-alongs
  • Meditation or religious scriptures study

Physical

  • Get seniors moving with fun exercises
  • Dancing to encourage seniors to move, or supplement regular exercise class with a chair fitness session
  • Schedule weekly walks or more regular outdoor nature walks

Reminiscing

  • Reminisce with seniors using photos of well-known people
  • Use reminiscing books that contain common sayings or even nursery rhymes that can spark the seniors recollection
  • Invite seniors to bring their family photos and mementos for a fun reminiscing activity for them to share information about their lives with others

Tactile and Community

  • Plan fun arts and crafts projects that are seasonal or that can be made and given as gifts
  • Recruit seniors to assist with projects, like stuffing envelopes, gardening etc

 Educational

  • Learn how to use computers and mobile phones
  • Learn how to use social media and communication platforms like Facebook and Whatsapp
  • Learn about Internet and Email
  • Invite speakers to have a conversation with seniors about interesting topics by hosting a monthly Speaker Series
  • Host special how-to class in which you teach seniors something new
  • Schedule interesting documentaries that appeal to seniors interests like an art history video or an animal documentary

Sensory

  • Appeal to seniors’ senses with visual games
  • Incorporate games that involve different textures
  • Make homemade musical instruments, using plastic bottles and dried beans or rice, for seniors to use during musical performances

Outing

  • Take seniors on fun scenic drives
  • Plan trips to local museum

Musical

  • Teach seniors how to play musical instruments like piano
  • Schedule musical activities and games
  • Use online videos to share music with seniors

Family

  • Host special events and invite family members
  • Recruit family members to volunteer with some of your activities
  • Use your arts and crafts activities for seniors to make gifts (like Christmas gifts) for their family members

 

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Micro-Grant Youth Project Participants Funded by Canada Service Corps

Rhythms of Change: Shannice Thomas' Transformative Journey with Micro-Grant Youth Program

Shannice Thomas shares her journey on her initiative; Black youth music program during a workshop held on December 2, 2023.

  

Nurturing Independence: Shania Ramirez's Empowering Journey with Micro-Grant Youth Program

Shania Ramirez shares her journey on her initiative; Empower and educate black youth on self-autonomy during a workshop held on December 2, 2023.

Empowering Voices: Joyce Molale's Impactful Journey with Micro-Grant Youth Program

Joyce Molale shares her journey on her initiative; In their own voices – disrupting anti-Black racism and hate during a workshop held on December 2, 2023.

  

Empowering Change: Henry Bioh's Inspiring Journey with the Micro-Grant Youth Program

Henry Bioh shares his journey on his initiative; The African Excellence Program for African Youth during a workshop held on December 2, 2023.

Inspiring Tomorrow: Oluwatubi Agbede's Empowering Journey with Micro-Grant Youth Program

Oluwatubi Agbede shares his journey on his initiative; Science outreach program for black youth during a workshop held on December 2, 2023.

  

Reimagining Africa: Empowering Cultural Narratives and Identity

Mosopefoluwa shares her initiative during the workshop on February 3, 2024.  

Recognizing the importance of preserving cultural heritage, Mosope advocates for Africans to embrace indigenous languages, strengthening ties to ancestral roots and promoting diverse cultures. Mosope's project, "Reimagining Africa," aims to showcase the continent's cultural heritage through a multimedia campaign, fostering global appreciation and understanding. 

 

Hoops for Empowerment: Malko Young's Basketball Initiative with Micro-Grant Youth Program

Malko Young shares his initiative during a workshop on February 3, 2024.

Dedicated to youth empowerment through basketball, Malko's "Improved Basketball Skills" program enhances participants' abilities in dribbling, shooting, and teamwork. By fostering physical fitness and leadership, Malko's holistic approach emphasizes character development, life skills, and mentorship, promoting confidence, academic success, and community engagement.

  

Empowering Black Students: Akera Otto’s STEM Access Initiative with Micro-Grant Youth Program

Akera Otto outlines his vision during a workshop on February 3, 2024.

Inspired by a Black student Hackathon he attended; Akera aims to transform their Python 3 program into a user-friendly app. With the grant, they plan to refine the code and hire a computer scientist by November. By January, beta testing will commence at McMaster University. Akera's project aims to empower Black students in STEM, providing vital resources and opportunities.

 

Cultivating Cultural Connections: Odilia's Community Engagement initiative

Odilia Nkosi shares her vision during the workshop on February 3, 2024.

Inspired by her heritage, Odilia plans to use the grant to organize cultural events like music performances and language classes, as well as a community roller skating night. These initiatives aim to promote cultural preservation and community engagement.

  

 

Empowering Sustainable Fashion: Melody's Clothing Swap Initiative with Micro-Grant Youth Program

Melody Vuliye shares her initiative during a workshop on February 3, 2024.

Melody’s project, "The Clothing Swap Initiative," focuses on hosting three clothing swap events across GTA colleges and universities. These events aim to promote sustainable fashion practices and reduce textile waste in the communities. By providing students with a platform to exchange clothing items, Melody and team foster conscious consumption and community engagement.

The goal is to empower youth with affordable, high-quality clothing options while advocating for sustainability and the circular economy. Through breaking financial barriers and encouraging clothing reuse and recycling, they aim to create a sense of community and inspire a greener future.

 

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Contact Information

Kenyan Canadian Association - KCA
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Telephone: +1 888-448-6225
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Website: www.kcacanada.org 
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National Head Office:
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226 Bathurst St, Unit 250
Toronto ON M5T 2R9		 Brampton Office:
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18 Regan Rd, Unit 28
Brampton ON L7A 1C2

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