Peace Projects 2023

Pain 2 Power (2023)

The Pain 2 Power Project is a transformative program developed to empower and uplift youth in Rexdale between the ages of 13 and 29. Focused on turning personal challenges into creative strength, the program offers an 8-week experience that includes workshops, artistic expression, and mentorship opportunities.

Participants engage in creating short stories, songs, and poems while receiving guidance from experienced artists and community leaders. The program concludes with a showcase event featuring live performances, artwork, and open discussions on violence prevention, self-expression, and positive community change.

Pain 2 Power fosters a supportive space for youth to build confidence, share their stories, and become agents of transformation in their communities.

MOR (2023) 

The MOR Initiative for Black Students in STEM is a Black youth-led grassroots organization dedicated to supporting Black high school students from low-income neighborhoods in Toronto, particularly in Rexdale, as they pursue STEM education in university through financial support and 1-on-1 Mentorship. Founded by Abigail Ralph, alongside co-founders Siham Mohamud and Jwan Omer, the initiative was created in response to systemic barriers faced by Black students in higher education. Since launching its pilot program in 2021 with funding from Taking It Global, MOR has provided financial assistance to over 40 students, covering university application fees and easing their transition into post-secondary education. Now led by a team of five senior university students, the initiative continues to offer mentorship and financial support, with a mission to help Black students navigate higher education and a vision to dismantle systemic barriers in STEM fields.

Please contact morinitative@gmail.com for more information