SUVAT BLUE: Empowering Youth Against Violence and Trafficking
LOGOS: SUVAT, MINISTRY, UZIMA
Suvat Blue, established through the Youth Violence & Human Trafficking Prevention Program (YVHTPP), is a project by Uzima Women Relief Group International focused on empowering youth in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The project is proudly funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services by the provincial government.
Why SUVAT? The name SUVAT BLUE reflects the combination of "survivors" and "anti-trafficking" and is inspired by the United Nations Blue Ribbon Campaign. [Link to BUBBLE content] | What does it stand for? [Link to 2ND BUBBLE content] It aligns with the mission of addressing stigma and reducing the fear of public knowledge among youth affected by violence and human trafficking.
Program Overview
Participating youth in YVHTPP have collaboratively established the platform Suvat, aiming to prevent youth violence and human trafficking by educating and empowering young individuals through digital media platforms.
The program commenced in the summer of 2021 with a series of workshops covering various topics, attracting multicultural youth and adults. Youth participants were networked as peer resources, fostering collaboration and support among them.
Building a Sustainable Digital Media Library
Suvat Blue is actively constructing a sustainable digital media library, encompassing videos, photographs, blogs, and a podcast. The project has its own website and social media platforms, collectively branded as SUVAT BLUE. The initiative strives to amplify the voices of youth and contribute to a united front against violence and trafficking.
Black Youth Focus Groups
Since March 2022, the program has conducted focus groups specifically with Black youth, an ongoing effort to gather diverse perspectives. Some participants have agreed to in-person video interviews, contributing valuable content to the growing media library.
Explore our site to witness the impactful work of these youth and learn more about the long-term pro-social activities developed to empower adolescents and challenge societal stigma.
BUBBLES, BUTTONS: The Youth Violence & Human Trafficking Prevention Program 01/01/2021 To 03/31/2024