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Jashan Gill

Brampton, ON

I am Jashan Gill, founder of Healthy Start, an initiative dedicated to improving access to healthcare, social services, and mental health support for immigrants, refugees, and racialized communities. Growing up in the diverse Peel Region, I witnessed how systemic barriers and stigma prevent equitable access to essential care. I am passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, addressing climate anxiety, and creating culturally safe spaces for healing and resilience-building. My work also extends to supporting people with disabilities through partnerships with community organizations, government, and the private sector to advance accessibility initiatives and inclusive policy solutions. Through culturally responsive workshops, newcomer-friendly health navigation tools, and community-driven environmental healing activities, I aim to empower marginalized youth and families to advocate for their well-being, foster resilience, and thrive. My goal is to create inclusive, equitable systems that ensure every family has the support they need to succeed.

Healthy Start

Healthy Start was born from a vision to ensure that every newcomer and marginalized family feels seen, supported, and empowered in Canada. It bridges gaps in healthcare and social service access through culturally responsive workshops, healing circles, and accessible toolkits, while tackling systemic racism and climate anxiety impacting youth and families. By partnering with community leaders and accessibility advocates, Healthy Start creates safe, inclusive spaces where people can heal, connect, and build resilient futures together.

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

      Healthy Start for Newcomers operates over six months, offering culturally responsive workshops, healing circles, and environmental resilience activities. Through toolkits, multilingual resources, and digital outreach, the project supports immigrant and refugee communities in navigating healthcare and social systems, addressing mental health stigma, and fostering long-term equity, resilience, and community leadership.

      Project Impact

      Healthy Start creates lasting impact by improving healthcare and social service access for immigrants, refugees, and marginalized groups. It reduces mental health stigma, addresses climate anxiety, and empowers communities through culturally responsive education, healing spaces, and advocacy tools, building resilience, fostering inclusion, and inspiring long-term systems change for equitable, healthy futures.

      Project Mission

      Healthy Start is dedicated to breaking systemic barriers that prevent immigrants, refugees, and marginalized groups from accessing healthcare and social services. Its mission is to empower communities through culturally responsive workshops, mental health healing circles, and environmental resilience activities, fostering equity, inclusion, and leadership to create healthier, more connected, and resilient futures.

      Project Team

      A passionate team of youth leaders, community advocates, and partners dedicated to equity and inclusion.