Joane Assad
Ottawa, ONHello, my name is Joane and I'm 29 years old. I started getting involved in my community in Ottawa at a young age, volunteering at church, community centers and on the radio. Since the COVID19 pandemic, I've been more active than ever. I was even awarded a #JeunesEnAction grant to help vulnerable women through the Centre Espoir Sophie. As a young community leader, I'm committed to creating a healthy and inclusive space for women in my community (a cause that's very close to my heart) through various programs, discussion tables and more. My mission on earth is to help and activate change. That's why I'm a young community leader.
Strengthening the resilience and well-being of single mothers
The project: "Strengthening the resilience and well-being of single mothers" aims to empower single mothers aged 18-45 with resilience and well-being skills that will enable them to deal successfully with life's challenges. The project will focus on equipping these women with practical tools and strategies to improve their mental and emotional health, as well as develop a strategic plan for their life goals. The project will include activities such as interactive workshops, mentoring and peer support groups.
About this Project
Communities Served
My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:
- At risk youth & children
- Refugees & newcomers
- Racial or visible minorities
- Multi-barrier populations
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.
- SDG 4: Quality education
- SDG 3: Good health and Well-being
How the project works
1- (2) Workshops on the operational level of life goals 2- (2) Workshops on strategic life goals 3- (1) Life goal visualization workshop 4- (1) Art therapy workshop (inspired by Japanese Kintsugi philosophy) 5- (1) Resilience and mental health workshop for women 6- Peer support group The workshops will take place from July 29, 2023, and will end towards the end of August/beginning of September 2023.
Project Impact
Increased awareness and understanding of women's resilience and well-being.
Project Mission
The mission is to help single mothers develop a strategic and operational plan for their life goals and strengthen their capacity for resilience and well-being through therapeutic arts, visualization and women's mental health workshops.
Project Team
Mon équipe est constituée de moi-même, d'une coach de vie, d'une pscyhothérapeute, d'une consultante en recherche culturelle et d'une consultante en santé mentale/coach en traumatisme intergénérationnel
- Joane Assad
- Mélanie Gatt
- Ritha Montoban
- Ketcia Peters
- Vanessa St-Jean
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