Mandate:

The Khalid Wafa Foundation youth program is mandated to assist Youth in all aspects of adaption and integration into Canadian society through culturally-competent and linguistically –appropriate services and programs. We also provide services that are innovative and responsive to newcomer youth needs. Our program works collectively to engage youth and provide services that are creative, innovative and welcoming.

Who we serve:

• The KHW Youth Program serves all Youth ages 14-29 that live in Toronto

• The program has a special focus on newcomer youth and youth who are at risk

• We also work in collaboration with families, and other organizations to address the needs of newcomer youth

Program Goals & Values:

• To help youth cope with culture shock and integration

• To minimize the multiple barriers that newcomer youth face in the Canadian society

• To reach out to "Youth at risk" and hard to reach newcomer youth

• To provide supportive and solution focused counselling to newcomer youth.

• To decrease social isolation and marginalization of youth , by encouraging them to participate in the wider community

• To encourage youth to learn about the essence of their culture , language and heritage

• To assist youth to take on leadership roles and develop the essential skills to take leadership roles

Our services:

• Youth settlement services 

• Youth counseling 

• Skills development workshops 

• Conflict resolutions 

• Anger management 

• Mentorship 

• Group facilitations 

• Cultural, recreational and social events 

• Youth "Meet and Greet" sessions 

• We offer community hours for high school students and court-ordered hours