“A big thank you to everyone who took part in our workshop on youth mental health, organized by the Union de la Jeunesse Congolaise Ottawa Gatineau. Your presence and involvement made this event a moment rich in exchange and learning.” With these words, the day’s speaker and president of the UJC-OG, Ms. Béatrice Congera, closed this training session on mental health, held in Ottawa on December 7, 2024.
A surge of solidarity and listening
According to the president of the UJC-OG, the workshop was much more than a simple discussion. It was a great opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues among young people and to strengthen the bonds of support within our community, she added. Various strategies to help young Congolese face the challenges they encounter were discussed.
Building a better future
One satisfied participant made a commitment: “By working hand in hand, we are building a promising future where the well-being of young people is a priority.”
This workshop is only the beginning of a series of initiatives designed to support and empower Congolese youth living in the Canadian capital and the surrounding area.