Thrive4Blacks — About Us

About us

Thrive4Blacks is a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering Black and racialized children and youth through leadership development, education, culture, mentorship, and community engagement.
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Building opportunities for Black and racialized youth to grow, lead, and thrive

Thrive4Blacks is a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering Black and racialized children and youth through leadership development, education, culture, mentorship, and community engagement.

Our story

Why Thrive4Blacks exists

Our mandate is to advance the education of young people by providing support systems that build the next generation of leaders. The focus is on preparing young people (ages 6–25) for leadership.

We are committed to creating programs, experiences, and partnerships that help children and youth build confidence, leadership, belonging, and practical life skills.

Vision

A thriving, inclusive Canada where Black and racialized individuals are empowered, connected, and celebrated as leaders in every community.

Mission

Equip and connect Black and racialized youth, and families through culturally grounded education, empowerment, and community integration programs.

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How we create impact

Leadership & Empowerment

Building confidence, leadership, and practical skills.

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Learning & Development

Supporting growth through education, creativity, and life skills.

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Culture & Community

Strengthening identity, belonging, and connection.

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Our approach

Our approach

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1 We create safe and supportive spaces.
2 Young people develop skills and confidence.
3 They gain access to opportunities & networks.
4 Communities become stronger.
Impact

Numbers that tell a story

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Programs delivered across the nation
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Where we work

Active locations

Surrey, British Columbia

Head Office and National Operations

Milton, Ontario

Regional Programs and Community Engagement

Edmonton, Alberta

Regional Programs and Community Engagement

Meet the team

Board members
Somzé Agama

Somzé Agama

Chairman
Grace Azeez

Grace Azeez

Vice Chairman
Chinelo Iwegim

Chinelo Iwegim

Secretary
Daniel Ofomi

Daniel Ofomi

Treasurer
Adedamola Adejobi

Adedamola Adejobi

Director-at-Large
Odo Effiong

Odo Effiong

Director-at-Large
Management team
Solomon Iwegim

Solomon Iwegim

Executive Director
Gabriel Esu

Gabriel Esu

Director of Operations
Cynthia Ige

Cynthia Ige

Programs Coordinator
Blessing Olajide

Blessing Olajide

Project Supervisor
Daodu Damilola

Daodu Damilola

Client & Program Support Worker

Trusted by organizations that share our vision

Strong partnerships help expand access, strengthen delivery, and create better outcomes for Black children, youth, and families.

Vancouver Foundation
Foundation for Black Communities
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Tropicana Community Services
Get involved

There's a place for you in this work.

Whether you're a young person, parent, volunteer, or partner, we invite you to help create stronger futures for Black youth.