Together As One

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 30 newcomer youth collaborated with the Social Planning Council of Ottawa and Catholic Centre for Immigrants Ottawa on a photography and advocacy program for newcomer youth. On virtual platforms they developed new life skills and learned about photography while engaging in peer-to-peer sharing of strategies to improve wellness & promote hope for the future. The project helped the participants overcome social isolation and stress in the times of COVID-19. It also led to the creation of this eBook, a tool with the express aim to make the voice of these youth heard and to advocate for the wellness of newcomer youth alike.