YLC Projects recent recipients
Pitch to Power
A sport-based empowerment initiative using cricket to foster leadership, community, and wellness among Afghan-Canadian and marginalized youth
Dream & Draw – Creative Roots for Newcomer Youth
A trauma-informed art program where newcomer youth explore identity, heal, and lead through visual storytelling and public art.
Youth Under Water : Empowered to Swim
A free, youth-driven swim program building confidence, safety, and leadership among racialized and immigrant youth through accessible aquatic education.
Shelter Music program
A youth-led music and mentorship program empowering shelter-involved youth through songwriting, life skills, and creative expression
Elevate : Virtual Bootcamp Guiding Youth Towards excellence
A youth-designed virtual bootcamp equipping underrepresented high school students with the tools, confidence, and mentorship to excel academically and beyond.
YATRA
A cultural empowerment journey where Nepali-Canadian youth reconnect with their roots through arts, mindfulness, and community celebration.