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Our story

the problem.

Illustration representing rising unemployment rates

Rising Unemployment Rates

Black youth face significantly higher unemployment, around 20.7% to over 26.4% nationally in 2025, compared to non-racialized youth at around 12.0%.

Source: Statistics Canada. (2025, August 8). Labour Force Survey, July 2025. The Daily.

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Societal Stereotypes

Society frequently boxes individuals into roles based on their race, age, and socio-economic backgrounds. Black youth are often pigeonholed into specific career paths.

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Educational Gaps

Mainstream education lacks tailored courses and practical training for diverse design disciplines, particularly for the unique experiences of black communities.

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Limited Representation

Design has long suffered from an under-representation of black professionals which can make mentorship and opportunities for black youths harder.

our goal.

To help our youth discover their direction and take their first real steps toward meaningful and impactful design careers.

Continual Improvement

We believe that our youths deserve a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment to develop and learn new skills.

Our ideology is to meet youth where they are and support them with the guidance and patience. We believe education should be about teaching each of our children at their own optimal pace.

See Our Impact
Empowering education through Phase 1 programs

Empowering Education

We believe access to education and skill-building is a right, not a privilege.

Youth at the center of Phase 1 programs

Youth at the Center

Programs are designed with and for youth — their needs, ideas, and futures lead our direction.

Access and equity in Phase 1 programming

Access and Equity

We remove systemic barriers by offering free, high-quality programming and holistic support.

meet our staff.

Founded by a dedicated team of mentors and professionals, experienced and empassioned in work with the community and youth guidance.

Abdullahi Omer, Founder - Operations
Abdullahi Omer
Founder - Operations
Simeh Bouh, Founder - Executive Direction
Simeh Bouh
Founder - Executive Direction
Miski Shiek-Ahmed, Financial Coordinator
Miski Shiek-Ahmed
Financial Coordinator
Yusuf Mohamed, Media Coordinator
Yusuf Mohamed
Media Coordinator
Radya Djibril, Logistics Coordinator
Radya Djibril
Logistics Coordinator
Tristan Do, Creative Coordinator
Tristan Do
Creative Coordinator
Abdikareem Ahmed, Financial Assistant
Abdikareem Ahmed
Financial Assistant
Amina Jowhar, Program Coordinator
Amina Jowhar
Program Coordinator
Asma Abdilahi, Community Relations Officer
Asma Abdilahi
Community Relations Officer
Abdifatah Farah, Creative Assistant
Abdifatah Farah
Creative Assistant