Ramadan Events Coming Up…
Gambian Islamic Youths in Canada (GIYC) host many Ramadan-related events including daily halaqah, Taraweeh prayers, and free iftar (fast-breaking meal). Join us every evening during Maghrib in Ramadan for delicious dates, fruits, and a hearty meal. Our iftar program is free of charge and open to the public. If you would like to donate to our iftar program, please click here
Mental Health Awareness Workshop
The reality of youth mental health in Canada amongst African Canadians is sobering. Suicide is the leading health-related cause of death for people aged 15-24. Considering these challenges, GIYC constantly strives to make a difference in our community.
We advocate for needs-based, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed mental health support, services, and educational accommodations for kids and youths. We believe that families with kids who have chronic mental health disabilities require direct funding to support young people.
Guest Speaker:
Nyimasatou Drammeh is the founder and CEO of Soni Autism, a nonprofit association whose primary objective is to eradicate the stigma associated with autism spectrum and kids with disability in the African Canadian communities. Soni Autism strives to bring awareness to African Canadians and other diasporas by establishing educational workshops about autism and engaging community members for system change and the impact of stigmatization on kids. In addition, Soni Autism also creates a space where kids with autism and various developmental disabilities can express themselves.
Nyimasatou holds a behavioral Science Technology from George Brown College, and she is in her final year of Honors Bachelor of Behavioral Science at George Brown College. She is a kids' disability activist and community champion. She has appeared in many radio and TV programs advocating for kids with disability.
IMMIGRATION SEMINAR
GUEST SPEAKER, Kristen Joan Forsythe
Kristen Joan Forsythe is an advocate working in Refugee and Immigration law, she is a Paralegal with the Law Society of Ontario and an Immigration Consultant “RCIC” with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, bringing over two decades of client consulting experience to the legal services, immigration, and refugee law profession.
Her signature is a blend of deep love for humanity, compassion, and professional integrity. She works in collaboration with other practitioners and consultants to provide her clients with the very best representation and protection.
Become A Volunteer
Support young people in community developments, sports, and Islamic programs at the GIYC headquarters in Toronto, ON, Canada. Volunteering with us is an excellent way to help kids, youths, and seniors in need. Whether you want to help with your knowledge and skills, physical strength, or time, there is always room for you to contribute to community development.