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LAINI YOUTH
Mon, Tue, Wed
After School
A Jamii initiative to encourage girls and young women to explore art and leadership!

"Laini" is a Swahili word that means 'to flatten an area with the intent of making it accessible'. It is a very similar meaning to “Esplanade”, which is a flattened path for people to walk on by the water.

 

Laini is about giving every young woman the confidence and tools to see themselves as leaders; it is about equal chances, and the ability for all to walk the path of leadership.  

This Summer, Jamii is offering 15 girls and young women the chance to take part in two transformative experiences:

  • A two-week mural project in July, where they’ll collaborate to create public art and form lasting connections through creativity.

  • A week-long camping trip in August, providing an opportunity to connect with nature, an experience that will be new for many of them.


With your donation, you can sponsor one or more participants:

  • $500 sponsors one girl for the full program

  • $1,000 sponsors two girls

  • $1,500 sponsors three girls

  • $2,000 sponsors four girls

Your support goes beyond funding. You’re giving these young women access to art, leadership, and unforgettable memories that will shape their futures.​

 

Many of Jamii's current team members were once young participants in Jamii's similar programs. Their experiences helped guide them to where they are today. Your gift can help the next generation of leaders.

Please consider making your donation today. Each contribution is eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

These 15 girls are counting on you. Join us in making their Summer 2025 unforgettable.

Sponsor one or more participants today!

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PAST WORKSHOPS

HEARTISTRY

2025

HIP HOP WORKSHOPS

2023

LAINI MURAL

2023

LATIN AMERICAN CARNIVAL

2025

VISUAL ART SERIES

2023

FASHION SHOW

2023

DRAMA WORKSHOPS

2024

JEWELLERY MAKING

2023

VIDEO SKILLS

2021

MUSIC WORKSHOPS

2024

LAINI LAND

2023

WISDOM RIPPLES

2021
How can you be part of Laini?
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Creative Workshops & Projects

Ages: from 6 to 16yrs old
FREE TO PARTICIPATE

Jamii offers a wide range of artistic workshops for girls and young women of The Esplanade community to explore their creative skills and ignite their leadership. 

Music, dance, visual arts, photography, creative writing and much more, there is something for everyone at Laini.

Would you like to register your daughter?

Click HERE to register

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Research - Impact

Laini's impact
Read 2021 research.

Jamii is committed to assess its impact on the young women who participate in Laini activities and programming.

In both 2019 and 2021, we worked with Tanjin Ashraf on measuring the impact of Laini through a series of interviews and programme observations.

The findings of both reports are inspiring. 

Read more HERE.

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Volunteer hours for high school students

Ages: 14-18 yrs old
GET YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS

Are you looking for an opportunity to be involved in your community and make a difference?

 

Jamii always welcomes volunteers from the neighbourhood to be part of our team and help bring magic into The Esplanade. We would love to count you in! Volunteering with Jamii can contribute to High School Volunteer Hours for students. 

CONTACT US to be involved: info@jamii.ca

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Testimonies

What are past participants saying?

For years, Jamii has been engaging young women in its programming through volunteering opportunities, participating in creative workshops, and working within the organization.

Here is a series of testimonials that speak to the work we have already done.

 

Read more HERE.

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Work Experience 
for young adults

Ages: 19+
GET PAID

Gain working experience as a Summer Project Coordinator (Fledger) and start your career at Jamii!

Since 2017, we have been lucky to welcome talented young women through Canada Summer Jobs.

They have contributed to make the Summer seasons a success by bringing new perspectives, fresh ideas, passion and energy. 

Be a Summer Project Coordinator.

Send us a letter of interest and résumé.

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What Zarita has to say:

The experience of Sharon Zarita with Jamii

"It is human nature to begin a journey with expectations of how it will turn up, but the past year has shown me life often offers paths that not even our wildest imaginations can anticipate. When I joined Jamii just after completing my postgraduate course in Arts Administration, my expectation was broadly to engage the Esplanade community through the arts. I had no idea what was to come."

Read more HERE.

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LOCATION

The Jamii Hub - 264 The Esplanade M5A 4J6 Toronto ON

CONTACT US

info@jamii.ca

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We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

© 2024 Jamii Esplanade – Charitable Registration Number: 803873207 RR 0001

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