For Youth Initiative (FYI) is a by youth for youth agency that uses popular culture to bring critical theory and social systemic change to the street.

FYI works in the former City of York and North Etobicoke areas of Toronto. Our initial mandate, as the For Youth Project...
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For Youth Initiative (FYI) is a by youth for youth agency that uses popular culture to bring critical theory and social systemic change to the street.

FYI works in the former City of York and North Etobicoke areas of Toronto. Our initial mandate, as the For Youth Project (1996-2000), was to increase access to social recreational services. However, after our incorporation in 2000 and after staff turnover our mandate has expanded to include a variety of other services.
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Currently, FYI works to increase youth capacity, encourage civic engagement, build life skills, community development, youth empowerment and other direct service provision. While initially our catchment area was limited to the former City of York, due to the high needs and the lack of services in...
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Currently, FYI works to increase youth capacity, encourage civic engagement, build life skills, community development, youth empowerment and other direct service provision. While initially our catchment area was limited to the former City of York, due to the high needs and the lack of services in the area, our programs and partnership projects have expanded our service delivery to North Etobicoke and other parts of West Toronto.

FYI works to increase access to social service, education, recreation, economic and cultural opportunities for youth with a view towards increased participation from ethno-cultural youth and youth from other diverse communities.
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We believe that it is important to identify and respond to social issues which impact upon youth with an emphasis on collaborative responses, which incorporate youth and youth serving organizations. We attempt to develop and deliver services, or enhance services through collaborative efforts that...
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We believe that it is important to identify and respond to social issues which impact upon youth with an emphasis on collaborative responses, which incorporate youth and youth serving organizations. We attempt to develop and deliver services, or enhance services through collaborative efforts that serve as preventative measures in addressing issues associated with urban youth populations.

FYI attempts to provide capacity building opportunities to youth, through education, training and participation in other youth related initiatives, so they can more effectively act on their own behalf in systems change efforts, in attaining resources and in other youth related initiatives.
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