Momentum and our friends at Wisdom2Action are working with organizations in Ghana and Malawi to deliver a two year project that aims to support 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Canada, Ghana and Malawi to address gender-based violence (GBV) through artistic expression and activism.
Join the Youth Advisory Council
Join the Youth Advisory Council
We are looking to start with recruitment for our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). The role of the YAC is to ensure that the perspectives of young people are included throughout the project and in the project outputs. The YAC will allow us to meaningfully engage youth who have lived experiences with 2SLGBTQIA+ arts-based activism as consultants in this work.
We are looking for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth across the Greater Toronto Area between the ages of 18-24 who have at some point in time been involved with 2SLGBTQIA+ arts-based activism. Special consideration will be made for youth who have diverse backgrounds, identities and/or lived experiences. The YAC’s engagement will be virtual.
It is important that we clarify that this project is consultative and not a research project.
The YAC’s role will involve:
● Monthly virtual meetings (1-2 hours)
● Designing and implementing a Canadian youth summit
● Attending a Malawi youth summit
● Receiving an honorarium
● Coverage of all project-related expenses, including travel to Malawi
To learn more and apply, follow this link. The deadline to apply is September 3rd, 2024.
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In January, we launched a micro-grant program to help power-up grassroots advocacy and community building in Alberta, as part of our response to Premier Danielle Smith’s attack on the freedom, rights and healthcare access of transgender youth and their families. We received dozens of applications, reflecting the commitment, strength and creativity of 2SLGBTQIA+ advocates and allies across Alberta.
We are now thrilled to introduce you to the 12 projects we’re funding across the province.
Each group has it's own vision and unique flavour. Some are fully focused on activism and political advocacy, while others are focused on building inclusive spaces and fostering community care. The range of initiatives reflects something our communities have long known: it takes a village to build and sustain a movement. It takes protesting in the streets, and community spaces that foster queer joy and healing.
We're proud to play our part in sustaining vital advocacy and community building in Alberta.