Community Connect
Inspiring Youth to Drive Positive Change in Canada and Back Home
Welcome to Community Connect
Welcome to Community Connect, a new JMFOA Canada initiative to empower young Tamil Canadians in science, medicine, and technology. Our mission is to inspire a generation of Tamil youth who are connected, skilled, and driven to make a positive impact both locally and back home.
Our Mission
To connect young Tamils across Canada and Sri Lanka, empowering them to serve as a driving force for positive change in their communities.
Our Vision
A globally connected Tamil community where youth leadership and innovation drive impactful contributions to health and well-being.
Goals
Empower Youth: We engage Tamil youth in science, medicine, and technology, connecting them with peers, mentors, and opportunities to lead community-driven health initiatives.
Promote Health Awareness: Through health education, preventive care, and advocacy, we address key health concerns facing the Tamil communities in Canada and Sri Lanka.
Support Research: Our research initiatives focus on health disparities, particularly those affecting the Tamil diaspora in Canada and Sri Lanka.
Collaborate with the University of Jaffna: Working with faculty in science, technology, and medicine, we foster knowledge exchange and support economic and community growth through talent from abroad.
Advocate for Health Policy: We work with policymakers and health organizations to champion culturally responsive health policies tailored to the Tamil community’s needs.
Activities
Youth Summit:
A day of ideas, innovation, and connection for Tamil youth in Canada
Health Seminars
Educational sessions to foster health literacy and preventive care knowledge.
Research Opportunities:
Support for research projects aimed at addressing health issues within Tamil communities.
How to Get Involved
Community Connect is open to the broader Tamil community in Canada and beyond. If you are a young person in science, medicine, or technology—or interested in supporting youth development—join us to make a meaningful impact!