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Sahejpreet Dhillon

Brampton, ON

Sahejpreet Dhillon lives in the Peel Region of Ontario. She discovered her love for volunteering at 13 years old and believes in the importance of giving back to your community. After volunteering for organization after organization, she decided to create her own and focus on a cause that she is particularly passionate about.

United for Justice

United for Justice is an organization that focuses on supporting, homeless youth. United for Justice addresses these issues by running creative and skill-developing workshops for youth currently living in shelters in the Peel region, as well as fundraising and donating hygienic products to shelters.

https://sites.google.com/view/unitedforjustice/home?authuser=1

About this Project

Communities Served

My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:

  • At risk youth & children
  • Refugees & newcomers
  • Vulnerable individuals (e.g. those experiencing addiction, abuse)
  • Racial or visible minorities

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 1: No poverty
  • SDG 3: Good health and Well-being
  • SDG 5: Gender equality
  • SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
  • SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
  • SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation

How the project works

United for Justice provided youth living in transitional housing with an equitable opportunity to develop new skills and address their right to basic living necessities. A variety of products were distributed to homeless shelters in the community that expressed a need for items including winter hats, mittens, and hygienic products.

Project Impact

This project had an impact on over 50 youth living in transitional housing across the cities of Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon. United for Justice made significant contributions to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by providing resources such as warm clothing and hygiene products to impoverished individuals in the community, thereby enhancing their security. Additionally, it played a crucial role in promoting the well-being and health of youth, an often overlooked and underfunded demographic within the community.

Project Mission

The issue of inadequate resources for underprivileged youth in Brampton is more prevalent than ever before, and we believe that it's time for a change. Our goal is to help youth by creating a safe space for them in our community, whether it is through mental health initiatives, fundraisers for Peel's youth shelters, or through drives for various purposes.

Project Team

Our team consists of bright and passionate youth who want to help better their community.

  • Sahejpreet Dhillon
  • Jessica Bajaj
  • Aima Shafiq

Video Name or info

United for Justice Menstrual Drive

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