Building Bridges

Injaz’s ’Building Bridges’ project aims to support Sudanese youth in the Greater Toronto Area who face barriers in education and encounters with the justice system. Many newcomer youth struggle with educational setbacks due to language barriers and differing educational backgrounds. Despite holding advanced degrees from their home countries, these youth often find their qualifications unrecognized in Canada, forcing them to restart their education or settle for less fulfilling career paths. Building Bridges will connect youth with educational and recreational support through partnerships with community youth organizations. It will offer tailored programming and workshops led by Black Sudanese youth educators and industry professionals, focusing on both hard and soft skills. The project will begin with research on the specific educational barriers faced by Black Sudanese youth, ensuring Injaz’s approach is well-informed and effective. Through skill-sharing and knowledge dissemination, participants will be equipped with sustainable skills and resources for long-term success in pursuing education and also better understanding of the justice system.