Our Core Programs
Poverty Relief: Essential Start Program
Poverty Relief: Essential Start Program
Objective: To ensure war-affected newcomers have access to the basic
necessities required for survival, safety, and integration.
Key Services Include:
● Distribution of culturally appropriate food hampers
● Seasonal clothing and winter survival kits
● Hygiene essentials (diapers, soap, menstrual products)
● Grocery-only gift152 cards and transit passes
Program Features:
● Weekly or biweekly distribution in Ottawa
● Accessible intake and referral process
● Prioritization based on need and vulnerability
● Community outreach and partnership-driven delivery
● Commitment to dignity, inclusion, and non-discrimination
Trauma Recovery & Mental Wellness: Healing Journeys Program
Trauma Recovery & Mental Wellness: Healing Journeys Program
Objective: To promote the mental, emotional, and psychosocial well-being
of war-affected individuals—particularly women, children, and
youth—through compassionate and culturally safe mental health services.
We provide culturally sensitive individual and group counseling,
psychoeducation workshops, and art- and play-therapy sessions to help
survivors of conflict process grief, rebuild trust, and reclaim emotional
well-being.
Key Services Include:
● Confidential one-on-one counseling
● Peer-led support and healing circles
● Resilience-building workshops on trauma, stress, and coping
● Referrals to specialized services when needed
● Interpretation services to enhance accessibility
Program Features:
● Free and confidential services
● Delivered by trained volunteers and professionals
● Virtual and in-person sessions in accessible locations
● Safe spaces for emotional expression and empowerment
Target Groups:
● Adults and children who have experienced direct or vicarious
war trauma
● Families coping with loss, displacement, or ongoing stress
● Community leaders seeking trauma-informed facilitation
skills
Outcomes:
● Reduced post-traumatic stress symptoms and anxiety
● Strengthened coping strategies and social support networks
● Local peer-facilitators trained in trauma-informed care
Post-War Recovery Support
Post-War Recovery Support
Brief Overview:
Through livelihood grants, psychosocial relief kits, and safe-space
rebuilding projects, we work side-by-side with communities to restore
homes, restart businesses, and reconnect families torn apart by conflict.
Target Groups:
● Households returning to rural or urban areas after displacement
● Small‐business owners and cooperatives rebuilding local
economies
● Community groups repairing schools, clinics, and communal centers
Outcomes:
● 80% of households report restored basic services (water, shelter, sanitation)
● New or revitalized micro-enterprises boosting local income by 30% on average
● Reopened community infrastructure serving 1,000+ residents
Youth Leadership for Community Transformation
Youth Leadership for Community Transformation
Brief Overview:
Empowering young people through leadership labs, peacebuilding
bootcamps, and civic-engagement forums, we equip the next generation
with skills to design and lead positive change in their own neighborhoods.
Target Groups:
● Youth (ages 15–30) in post-conflict regions
● School and university clubs focused on social justice
● Emerging youth-led NGOs and community action groups
Outcomes:
● 500+ youth graduated from leadership academies with certified
skill badges
● 30 youth-led community projects launched (e.g., clean-up
campaigns, tutoring programs)
● Ongoing mentorship matches ensuring continued impact
Family Innovations & Transferred Trauma Awareness
Family Innovations & Transferred Trauma Awareness
Brief Overview:
We host intergenerational family workshops, resilience skill-shares, and
innovation labs that address how trauma… passes between
generations—and co-create strategies to break the cycle through
storytelling, crafts, and family-focused therapy.
Target Groups:
● Parents and caregivers of192 war-affected children
● Extended family networks in displaced or resettled communities
● Local schools and child-protection agencies
Outcomes:
● 90% of participating families report improved communication and
emotional understanding
● Community-developed toolkits on “transferred trauma” adopted by
two regional NGOs