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Toronto, ON

Imani Abukar

My name is Imani and I am passionate about community. I believe in building villages for the youth to help empower them. I want to see more people win and that why I got inspired to create my grassroots organization Care Kits. Having the support of a village can make any young child believe they can achieve grand things. I love travelling, baking, playing basketball and drinking boba! I enjoy spending time with family and friends whenever I can, going on walks, and I'm a big foodie.

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Beyond the Block

Beyond the Block is a youth empowerment program by Care Kits that provides hands-on workshops promoting wellness, creativity, and community connection. Through engaging sessions in strength training, yoga, self-care, and creative arts, participants build confidence, life skills, and peer relationships. The program targets BIPOC youth from under-resourced communities, offering mentorship, practical tools, and positive experiences that foster resilience, self-expression, and a stronger sense of belonging within their neighbourhoods.

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About this Project

Communities Served

My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:

    United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

    When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.

      How the project works

      Beyond the Block delivers a series of hands-on, 6-week workshops for BIPOC youth. Each session combines skill-building, mentorship, reflection, and take-home wellness tools, fostering confidence, resilience, and community connection in a safe and supportive environment.

      Project Impact

      Beyond the Block supports BIPOC youth from under-resourced communities through hands-on workshops in wellness, creativity, and mentorship. Participants develop confidence, practical self-care skills, and stronger peer connections, while engaging in positive, skill-building experiences that foster resilience, well-being, and a sense of belonging in their community.

      Project Mission

      Care Kits exists to build the village and power the youth by removing barriers to access and creating inclusive, community-centered programs. Through mentorship, experiential learning, wellness initiatives, and essential supplies, we ensure youth are not only included — but supported, seen, and empowered to thrive.

      Project Team

      All of us have 1 thing in common, we love our community and are very grateful for the opportunities we received and the belief instilled in us that we can and will be great! WE want to bring that support back and power our youth th

      • Imani A
      • Tariq H
      • Abdalla J