Inter-cultural youth anti-racism awareness program (IYARAP)
About IYARAP Program
PICS Anti-Racism Project provides an opportunity to youth aged 13 to 25 years of all cultural, religious, and gender-based backgrounds in Surrey and Delta to confront racism and discrimination online and in the community; promote digital literacy, and curb online hate; promote intercultural and interfaith understanding; and, engaging youth in discussions on multiculturalism and diversity that will build an understanding of the disparities and challenges faced by local youth and their families belonging to racialized and/or religious minority groups. The Intercultural Youth Anti-Racism Awareness Program (IYARAP) is a one-year program funded by the Federal Government of Canada.
Benefits
- Gain Volunteering Experience
- Training to champion Anti-Racism & Anti-Hate messaging
- Awareness of racism and discrimination among youth in the community & online
- Educate and empower peers and other community members to recognize and respond to racism & discrimination
- Provide knowledge about resources available to report and address racism & discrimination
Eligibility Criteria
Other
- Residents of Surrey and Delta
- Youth between 13-25 year
Contact Information
Funded By
Media Partner
