Vancouver Madinah
inclusivity.unity.empowerment
Vancouver Madinah operates from a space in Burnaby, BC which acts as the hub for the youth to meet and share ideas. This hub fosters a sense of safety and trust and promotes a non-judgmental space where the youth can find refuge and relief from the pressures of the outside world. By cultivating a strong sense of community, Vancouver Madinah successfully brings Muslim youth together. This community gathers to celebrate, discuss, listen, learn and go on adventures together.
Vancouver Madinah is a youth led initiative which aims to nurture and cultivate a sense of belonging within muslim youth. This program provides youth with a safe and meaningful platform to grow, connect and serve their local community. The programming is focused on helping youth develop strong social support networks so that they can connect to each other, their communities, and ultimately to a sense of belonging here in Vancouver.
There are diverse number of participants who interact and engage with the programs at Vancouver Madinah. This demographic is diverse in terms of ethnic background and life experiences, and encompasses youth who are immigrants and newcomers to Vancouver, as well as multi-generational Canadians. Our programs and activities fall into one or more of the following program streams:
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Humanitarian - providing youth opportunities to learn community building skills and practice community service.
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Educational - providing youth to learn leadership skills and enhance self-identity which strengthens personal development.
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Recreational - providing youth opportunities to participate in group activities which strengthens feelings of connection and belonging.
