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Uzima Women Relief Group International is a non-profit organization incorporated in 2012. Uzima is a Kiswahili word meaning wellness. The organization works to alleviate poverty and augment wellness among at-risk populations facing health challenges brought about by lack of access to better economic opportunities.<\/p>\n

Also, Uzima focuses on medical care and medicines, good nutrition and education for both women and men with a focus on women empowerment.<\/p>\n

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OUR MISSION<\/span><\/h4>\n

Uzima Women Relief Group International provides care and support to families affected by the effects of war and disease in Canada and internationally to contribute to the global efforts to relieve poverty and improve women\u2019s health and education.<\/p>\n

OUR VISION<\/span><\/h4>\n

We envision a world where women understand their rights and have access to quality health, education, and economic stability.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s Roam is the perfect any day activity for team builders, custom events, fundraisers, or groups of any size. With over 350 locations worldwide, our tour guide free scavenger hunts are the best way to have fun and explore any city. No reservations required!<\/p>\n

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Youth Violence & Human Trafficking Prevention<\/a><\/h4>
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The project will engage youth and their families in educational workshops on violence and mental health because of the traumatic effects of violence associated with mental health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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Canada Summer Jobs<\/a><\/h4>
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Uzima has been involved with hiring youth from Toronto and the GTA during the summer. They engage in all the programs running in the organization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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Female Genital Mutilation<\/a><\/h4>
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Since 2016, Uzima has been involved with researching the effects of female genital mutilation\/cutting in Toronto’s African communities. The results can be found in the report translated into various languages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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Gender Based Violence (GBV)<\/a><\/h4>
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This program aims to reduce social isolation of African senior women who are survivors of Female Genital Mutilation\/ Cutting (FGM\/C) and their families in Toronto.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1631247385139{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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Training sessions to empower youth with skills in digital marketing, web development, and employment skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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Mental Health<\/a><\/h4>
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Most programs in the organizations incorporate workshops and other media to raise awareness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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The project supported Continental African seniors in Toronto experiencing increased isolation as a result of COVID-19 to safely deliver groceries and ensure seniors have access to essential services such as health care, medications, and social inclusion activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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International<\/a><\/h4>
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Uzima is currently supporting grassroots women groups in Kenya.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1698282949482{padding-top: 70px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”COMMUNITY MEMBERS” color=”custom” el_width=”70″ accent_color=”#00a74f”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1631299225022{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”]\n

Uzima has participated in numerous community events and projects over its course thanks to support from various agencies. Below are links to their websites. Our blogs showcase current and past events from these organizations.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\n\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”OUR FUNDERS” color=”custom” el_width=”70″ accent_color=”#00a74f”][vc_column_text]\"\"\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

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