TORONTO, ONTARIO - February 5, 2024

Kenyan Canadian Associaton (KCA) in collaboration with Uzima Women Relief Group International held a Youth mentorship workshop and Black History Month celebration on February 3, 2024 in Scaborough, Ontario.

The event involved mentorship on Project Management as well as Mental Health and Wellness Information Session for 100 Micro-Grant Project Youth participants as they showcased their on-going project accomplishments. The Mentorship and Information workshop provided essential insights into project organization, mental health, and a special acknowledgment of Black History Month. Distinguished speakers imparted invaluable knowledge to the beneficiaries on leadership skills and effective project planning.

Kenyan Canadian Association through its Newcomers and Settlement Program has continued to positively impact the migrant, immigrants and refugees in the broader black community across Canada by offering much-needed services even as their numbers continue to grow and their needs become more dire.

Canada welcomes more than 400,000 new immigrants and over a million temporary foreign workers and international students each year. These newcomers not only play an essential role in Canada by filling labour shortages, but they also bring new perspectives and talents to our communities, and enriching our society as a whole.

Sports participation has mitigated the COVID-19 pandemic’s harmful effects on youth's physical and mental health, so it may be more important than ever to make opportunities to play easily accessible.

As we prepare for the 2nd Edition of the Pamoja Soccer Tournament in 2024, we’d like to recognize our inaugural edition's participating teams - Wazalendo FC, Zan Heroes FC, Toronto Select FC, Ivory FC - for making the tournament a resounding success.

The tournament aims at promoting Youth Mental Health and Well-being while serving as a powerful platform to strengthen bonds between diverse communities, fostering understanding and appreciation through sports to create a harmonious environment, promoting unity and creating a sense of belonging for Canadians.