Youth-led grassroots initiative in Ottawa
Pleroma Projects
Creating safe, supportive, and youth-centered spaces where Black, racialized, newcomer, and low-income youth can build confidence, develop practical skills, and grow through mentorship and community connection.
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50.3k+
Volunteers Engaged
100%
Volunteers Engaged
Our mission
Helping youth thrive through wellness, skills, and community
We believe young people need more than occasional events. They need safe spaces, relatable mentorship, practical life skills, and real community support.
Our initiatives are designed to reduce isolation, strengthen belonging, improve confidence, and help youth develop the tools they need to navigate life with greater resilience and purpose.
10,000+ hours volunteered
What we aim to change
Increased feelings of safety, belonging, and connection among youth
Improved confidence through practical life, leadership, and digital skills
Stronger mentorship networks and access to trusted guidance
Better emotional resilience and reduced isolation
Who we are
Pleroma Projects is a youth-led grassroots group formed in 2023 in Ottawa to support young people facing social, economic, and personal development challenges.
Who we serve
Our work is designed primarily for Black, racialized, newcomer, and low-income youth, especially those seeking belonging, mentorship, and pathways for growth.
Where we work
We work in Ottawa through community spaces, partner venues, and online engagement to make support and participation more accessible to youth.
Our program
Thrive and Connect Ottawa
A youth-led initiative focused on improving mental wellness, building practical life skills, and creating safe, supportive community spaces for youth in Ottawa.
Youth Wellness and Safe Space Sessions
Facilitated group discussions and peer support spaces where youth can talk, reflect, and build connection in a safe environment.
Leadership and Life Skills Workshops
Interactive sessions focused on communication, decision-making, confidence, and personal growth.
Financial Literacy and Income Skills
Practical workshops that help youth understand budgeting, saving, and pathways to greater financial independence.
Digital Skills and Creative Development
Hands-on learning in content creation, media, and digital engagement to build relevant modern skills.
Mentorship and Peer Support
Consistent guidance and encouragement through mentor relationships and community-based support networks.
Community Engagement Activities
Youth-led events and projects that strengthen confidence, teamwork, and connection to the wider community.
Why this matters
The challenges youth are navigating are real and interconnected
Many youth in Ottawa are dealing with social isolation, identity challenges, limited access to mentorship, financial barriers, and reduced access to spaces where they feel seen, supported, and understood.
For Black, racialized, newcomer, and low-income youth, these issues are often made worse by systemic barriers, limited opportunities, and a lack of culturally relevant, youth-centered support systems.
Safe spaces
Life skills
Community connection
Mentorship
Wellbeing
Youth leadership
Leadership
Core team
Our project is shaped by young leaders and community members who bring lived experience, coordination skills, mentorship capacity, and a strong commitment to youth wellbeing and development.
Kay Mushikiwase
Primary Contact and Project Lead
Supports project coordination, team leadership, program planning, and youth-centered implementation.
Jasmine Sarkodie-Eghomi
Program Coordinator
Supports program delivery, participant communication, logistics, and youth engagement activities.
Stanley Chibuike
Mentorship and Community Engagement Lead
Supports mentorship structures, youth encouragement, outreach efforts, and community connection.
What Youth Say
testimonial
“Pleroma Projects gave me confidence and direction. I learned real skills that helped me move forward.”
Andrew Zeus
“The mentorship here changed how I see myself. I feel supported and motivated every day.”
Rosaline
“I found a safe space and a strong community. This program made a real impact in my life.”
Miguel Jon
Get In Touch!
Connect with Pleroma Projects
We welcome opportunities to collaborate, support youth initiatives, and build stronger communities together.
Primary Contact
(+767) 76543976
Phone
(+767) 76543976
Email
mail@etc.com
Location
Ottawa, Ontario