Nyasha Guta
My name is Nyasha and I am a Zimbabwean born Canadian with a background in global health research. I care about creating space where people feel seen and feel like they belong. My experiences in Canada and across different communities internationally have shaped how I think about health, identity, equity, and the importance of listening to people’s lived experiences. I am especially passionate about working alongside young people and communities to create opportunities for connection and meaningful participation. I believe our stories and experiences hold knowledge, and I want my work to help create spaces where people feel empowered to use their voices, take up space, and contribute to shaping the communities we collectively experience.
UNHU: Taking up Space
This project creates an affirming space for immigrant and diaspora youth to explore identity and the power of their lived experiences. Through confidence-building activities, facilitated conversations, storytelling, and creative reflection, participants will strengthen their voices and connect with other and through that will recognize their experiences as valuable forms of knowledge. The project will also gather community-informed insights to help shape future programming that responds to young people’s experiences and needs.
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
Over four months, UNHU: Taking Up Space will deliver three interactive sessions focused on confidence and voice as well as identity and belonging. Participants will engage in facilitated storytelling and reflection, creative activities, and community mapping, followed by evaluation and reflection to capture insights and inform future programming.
Project Impact
The project will strengthen participants’ confidence, connection, and ability to express their perspectives while creating spaces where people to explore identity and belonging. The project will amplify lived experiences, foster meaningful relationship among immigrant and diaspora youth, and generate community informed insights that can guide future programming.
Project Mission
UNHU: Taking Up Space aims to create affirming spaces where immigrant and diaspora youth can build confidence, explore identity and belonging, and recognize the value of their lived experiences. Its goals are to strengthen voice and connection, foster meaningful community dialogue, and use participant insights to shape responsive, community informed programming.
Project Team
A youth-led initiative led independently, with young creatives facilitating and nonprofit partners providing community support.
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