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Ottawa, ON

Layla Kasim

I am a passionate young community leader and undergraduate Law student at Carleton University, committed to advocacy, community engagement, and creating meaningful change. Through my involvement in student organizations, community outreach, and volunteer initiatives, I have developed strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. I am particularly passionate about bringing people together, supporting underrepresented communities, and creating spaces where individuals feel heard and valued. I believe leadership is not just about holding a position, but about taking initiative, empowering others, and making a positive impact. I hope to continue using my education and experiences to advocate for equity, inclusion, and opportunities for young people in my community.

Between Us

"Between Us" is a community-based initiative dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and therapy by creating safe, welcoming spaces for open conversations. Through interactive events, anonymous question submissions, and discussions with licensed mental health professionals, the project encourages individuals, particularly youth, to ask questions they may otherwise feel uncomfortable expressing. By promoting education, understanding, and connection, the project aims to make mental health conversations more accessible and empower individuals to seek support without fear of judgment.

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

      Between Us will focus on community outreach, partnerships with mental health professionals, and event planning. The project will host an interactive event featuring anonymous Q&A sessions with licensed therapists, educational booths, and accessible mental health resources. Participant feedback will help evaluate its impact on reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations.

      Project Impact

      Between Us will organize an interactive mental health event featuring anonymous Q&A sessions with licensed therapists, educational booths, and accessible mental health resources. Activities will include community outreach, event promotion, and participant engagement, followed by feedback collection to evaluate the project's impact on reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations.

      Project Mission

      Between Us aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health and therapy by creating a safe, inclusive space for open and honest conversations. The project seeks to empower individuals, particularly youth, to ask questions without fear of judgment, increase awareness of accessible mental health resources, and foster a community where seeking support is normalized, encouraged, and celebrated.

      Project Team

      My team is not finalized, but I envision collaborating with therapists, volunteers, and community advocates.