SOCIAL
SURGE RICHMOND HILL
Surge RH is a student run non profit organization based in Richmond HIll. At Surge RH, we strive towards bringing more awareness towards social justice issues and mental health to promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle. As well, we work towards ending the stigma around mental illness’ and promote advocacy among youth.
YOUTH VISION
Youth Vision is an organization that is dedicated to youth development by providing various resources and opportunities for youth, as well as, bringing more awareness to the topic of social justice, mental health and mental illness among students. We hope to provide helpful resources or tips that will help develop today's leaders of tomorrow in educational ways. In addition we wish to inform youth about various leadership or volunteer opportunities around them and help connect students to mental health resources.
2AM
2am was founded in 2018 by high school students with the mission to bring awareness to various humanitarian issues that are underrepresented in traditional media ecosystems through articles and an online presence. In two years, the nonprofit has grown both in size and coverage. Today, we have over ten people on our team, a leadership team, and expanded beyond articles. We hold partnerships with various nonprofits around the globe and have recently finished our first campaign highlighting lesser known nonprofits.
TMHP ONTARIO
TMHP Ontario is a non-profit youth organization aiming towards raising awareness for mental health disorders across Ontario by educating the public, participating in fundraisers and partnering with mental health facilities. This newly launched organization is striving to share stories of individuals who have suffered from mental health disorders, and provide professional assistance from healthcare professionals and guest speakers. They are seeking to develop their initiative by accepting executives onto the organization in the following month.
EM GIRLS WATERLOO
EMGirls Waterloo aims to empower girls by continually challenging them to step out of their comfort zones. Entrepreneurship knowledge is useful in many different careers such as STEM, arts, and business. Through engaging activities and dynamic workshops, we strive to equip girls with this essential knowledge and skills which will help them pursue their future careers. In all, EMGirls acts as a catalyst for girls to hone their confidence, resilience, and critical thinking.
SDGS FOR CHILDREN
SDGs For Children was founded in 2014 by the young teenager Ayush Chopra. It is an initiative to give a platform to children across the globe to CONNECT, CREATE, and COLLABORATE. On 26th September 2019, SDGs For Children got officially incorporated under the Canada Not For Profit Corporation Act. We wish to take SDGs to each corner of the world and to promote Digital Leadership among Children.
HYGIENE FOR HER
Hygiene for Her is a youth based organization that works towards menstrual equity, ending period poverty, and empowering women in our generation while normalizing periods today. Hygiene for Her was started by three girls (Vibha, Rachel, and Varsha) and had now grown to have a team of over 65 girls. Our ultimate goal is to make feminine hygiene products such as pads and tampons free of cost and/or easily accessible to every woman from all walks of life. As a facet of life that unites all women, periods are are essential to life and should be treated with the proper tools that allows women to live cleanly and with dignity. Unlike a blanket or sweater that embodies comfort, feminine hygiene products are necessities and should be considered as a basic amenity. In theory, this sounds wonderful but we understand that this issue is well beyond our heads. This doesn't mean that we give up, instead we make it easier.
GENERATION NOW
Generation Now is a youth led not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to providing student advocates with resources, information and connection. GenNow was founded by two Ontario high school students, Keneeshah Kwaramba and Sophia Krause. Their hope is to inspire their fellow students to raise their voices and fight for what’s right.
TEENS4TEENS
Teens4teens is a non-profit, youth organization that aims to provide support and awareness about mental health through confidential messaging hotlines and accessible resources. Our mission is to support local communities and improve the well-being of youth by providing anonymous teen-to-teen support through our hotline, articles, and community outreach.
GIRLS FOR POLITICS
Girls for Politics is a non-partisan, student-run organization that focuses on bringing empowerment, encouragement, and opportunities to girls all over the world that are passionate about politics. Some of our initiatives and goals include: holding political debates and lessons, introducing political internships and positions, create mentorship opportunities, and publishing articles written by the international team!
We were founded in Moutain View, CA but we have an international team (including team members from Dubai, Philippines, Mexico, and New York).
ECHO CANADA
ECHO Canada (commonly known as: ECHO) is a non-profit organization committed to making a positive impact on local communities.Â
ECHO strives to develop active citizens and positive role models, providing a platform for our members to advocate for the causes and issues they are passionate about, without limitations, boundaries, or restrictions.Â
At ECHO, we provide our members with networking, personal growth, and professional development opportunities while encouraging participation in the local community — altogether, allowing our members to give back and support those in need, whoever they may be.
GREEN COUTURE
Green Couture is an education program dedicated to educating Gen Z on becoming conscious fashion consumers, which will go a long way in improving global conditions. Green Couture hopes to achieve this goal by providing educational content and hosting interactive events like workshops, clothing swaps, and discussion panels. We’re based in Raleigh, North Carolina, but aim to operate nationally and internationally!
EQUALISCI
EqualiSci is a youth-led group based in the City of Ottawa that strives to create a discrimination-free environment in STEM. We stand for intersectional feminist, anti-racist, and progressive values and empower all students who wish to pursue a career in STEM.
STUDENTSOLUTIONS4COVID19
We aim to make change in the world. Our goal is to help everyone stay informed and aware of the virus. The public is welcome to submit information to us that they want to share. We want the public to be safe and promote safer choices during this pandemic while the vaccine is being created.
YOUTH FOR HUMANITY
Youth for Humanity is a student-led organization that brings awareness and support to a number of prevalent issues around the globe. From humanitarian crises to social movements and human rights violations, we work to bring youth together in an effort to resolve these problems. Through our organization, we link students and youth like us to the resources they need in making an impact!
HEART&MIND
heART&mind is a Canadian youth-led organization dedicated to spreading awareness about the importance of mental health among the youth. We believe in the arts as a healthy means of coping and self expression. The page offers graphical representations of mental health statistics in Canada and serves as a platform to feature artists whose works depict the theme of mental health.
OUR FUTURE OF CHANGE
Our Future of Change is a student-led organization that raises awareness about the prevalence of human trafficking while also providing students with resources to get involved in the fight against it. We are the youth-led chapter of Her Future Coalition, which provides education, employment, and shelter to human trafficking survivors and high-risk women and children. We support their mission by donating a vast majority of our funds to them! We currently have an ambassador program, which has recruited over 110 ambassadors from 16 countries. Although Our Future of Change was started in Massachusetts, we are an international organization, and so we work with students globally.
THESTRENGTHSTOP
TheStrengthStop is a non-profit organization committed to providing emotional and further legal support towards victims of assault. We are based in Toronto, Ontario. Our team specializes in speaking out against sexual assault and highlighting the importance of believing and supporting victims. TheStrengthStop is an anti-racist, pro LGBTQ+, all inclusive resource curated to serve you all.
