The Tutoring Program is tailored to provide young individuals with the additional support they need to complete their homework, familiarize themselves with the Canadian education system, and develop vital social skills for navigating society. Aimed at refugee children and those from marginalized communities, our summer and fall sessions focus on teaching foundational English and Math to students from grades 1 through 12.
This program empowers them and their families to communicate confidently and helps them stay on par with their peers.
The soccer training program welcomes all youth aged 6 and above. We initially got involved to encourage more girls to join, but despite our efforts, boys are still the majority of participants.
The sessions are entirely free and run by volunteers, including myself, Br. Mohammed Amijee, Sr. Nidha Yaqub, Br. Amzad, and Kabir Qurban. While the program has been around for a few years, I joined earlier this summer. Since it’s volunteer-based, sessions occasionally get canceled due to unavailability. Currently, training is paused due to the holidays and cold weather, as our field is outdoors, but we’re working on securing an indoor space.
Our aim is to teach the basics of soccer while ensuring equal opportunities for both boys and girls. We want youth to enjoy the sport, connect with their peers, and develop teamwork skills—without worrying about the costs. We also strive to identify and nurture exceptional talent, connecting them with teams or tournaments through other youth organizations.
As summer approaches, Muslim Food Bank is excited to launch several events and programs, including our Digital Storytelling Program. This initiative allows participants to create short videos, offering a more engaging way to share their stories than traditional verbal storytelling. Sometimes, people just need their voices heard to feel less alone. One particularly powerful story came from a teenage Syrian refugee—a story of a young girl who survived the horrors of war and emerged resilient.
The Digital Storytelling Program gave our participants a platform to express themselves, share their experiences, and talk about their families, friends, and passions. By empowering the youth in our community to share their voices, we help them develop awareness and empathy for what their peers might be experiencing. If you or someone you know is between the ages of 12 and 18 and would like to share their story through video, this program is a perfect opportunity.