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Coordinating a week-long program
focused on mental health and
youth development is no easy
feat but #RisingYouth grantee
Daniel Ikechukwu Ohaegbuke
was determined to create this
experience for youth in PEI. With
the help of guest speakers who
shared their lived experiences,
Daniel and his team were able to
build a network of youth leaders
who empower their communities
to become active advocates of
mental health on the island.
Many of the workshop sessions
and panel discussions were
led by community leaders and
health professionals, but also
drew on the rich experiences of
youth themselves. Daniel's goal
was to engage youth on critical
discussions around mental health
while also sharing the resources
and support systems available.
" As an international
student, mental health
is unfamiliar territory
for me and being able to
advocate for my friends
who have experienced and
dealt with mental health
issues was gratifying. The
number of young adults
and youth leaders that
encouraged and supported
our project was motivating."
DANIEL IKECHUKWU
OHAEGBUKE
Mental Health and
Youth Development Week
Daniel Ikechukwu Ohaegbuke | $1,500
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
PRINCE EDWARD
ISL AND
Charlottetown is located on unceded
Mi'kmaq territory as part of the
Peace and Friendship Treaty.
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