Passionate about fostering economic and civic participation in Canadian society among individuals and families of African and Caribbean descent. Founded in 2000, JakuKonbit is a non-profit organization based in Ottawa, Ontario, committed to empowering communities through culturally responsive programs and initiatives.
Our mission is to address socioeconomic and racial disparities while promoting strength, resilience, and inclusivity.
Key Programs:
1. Black Star Tutoring: Providing academic support and playing a positive role since 2009.
2. Mentorship Program: Connecting Black youth with resources and mentors for personal and professional development.
3. Black Youth Entrepreneur and Innovation (BYEI) Program: Nurturing entrepreneurial ideas into viable businesses through education and mentorship.
4. Greatness is Within Me Summer Camp: Six-week program fostering academic, athletic, and cultural growth since 2010.
5. Call Me! Let’s Chat - Senior Program: Offering a safe and supportive online space for Black seniors since 2015.
6. Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program (PYOWP): provides culturally relevant services in Ottawa to support positive development and outcomes for Afro-Caribbean youth ages 12-21 by offering assessments.
Join us in creating an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our society.
Let's make a difference together! #CommunityEmpowerment #DiversityandInclusion #EmpoweringYouth
Company Details
- Employees
- 3
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 211 Bronson Ave, 215,canada
- Industry
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Website
- https://www.jakukonbit.com/
- HQ
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Competitors
- African Nova Scotian Justice Institute, United Nations Association in Canada, African Canadian Civic Engagement Council (ACCEC), Founder's Coach, Upstream Ottawa, City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa, Eco Dry Cleaners Canada, African, Caribbean & Black Wellness Resource Centre, Jaku Konbit, Somerset West Community Health Centre.
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Jakukonbit's website is https://www.jakukonbit.com/
Jakukonbit's LinkedIn profile is https://ca.linkedin.com/company/jakukonbit
Jakukonbit has
3 employees.
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employees at Jakukonbit.
Jakukonbit's industry is
Non-profit Organizations
Jakukonbit's top competitors are
African Nova Scotian Justice Institute,
United Nations Association In Canada,
African Canadian Civic Engagement Council (Accec),
Founder's Coach,
Upstream Ottawa,
City Of Ottawa / Ville D’ottawa,
Eco Dry Cleaners Canada,
African, Caribbean & Black Wellness Resource Centre,
Jaku Konbit,
Somerset West Community Health Centre.
Jakukonbit's categories are Non-profit Organizations
Jakukonbit's founding year is 2000
