South Asian Women’s Community Centre, Montréal

This program provides high-school girls a safe space for sharing experiences of gender-based violence, racism, and mental health challenges. It creates a support network for the girls to build confidence, learn about violence and oppression, as well as to develop creative skills for expressing themselves. Participants learn about storytelling, spoken word, as well as creating a zine and a short film to share with the community. There is also the opportunity for the girls who participated in last year’s program to take on facilitation, leadership, and mentorship roles for the new participants.

Grant amount: $21,000