What Past Pasrticipants Have to Say...

"I really enjoyed YLDP organized by ICNA-YM. Before taking this class I thought we would just listen to lectures only but it was really the opposite, it was all hands-on training! What we learned we applied right away. Overall I am glad I took this program. I’m planning to use my experiences as a youth leader in the future by organizing events such as: food drive etc."

"It was a very good program and I sincerely enjoyed it a lot and learned a lot. The knowledge I have learned here will help me in the long run. And I would like to thank ICNA-YM for doing such a wonderful program…"

"A very good effort to get the marginalized youth involved and thinking about community involvement. This will bear fruit in the future, God willing. YLDP made me a better public speaker and gave me the confidence to speak out. I plan to utilize these skills in community activism."

"YLDP is an excellent opportunity for high school students. I hope it encourages them to get more involved in the larger community and encourages them to get out of their “bubble” - the “bubble” of protection their culture and their parents have built around them…"

"YLDP was an awesome experience, it taught me the value of community activism and made me confident in speaking to authorities"

"Participation in YLDP was a unique experience."

"Approaching authorities’ project was the best part of YLDP. Visiting Cabinet Minister, Hon. John Godfrey’s office and talking to his secretary, Angela was the best experience for me as I never thought that I will ever talk with them. It made me confident in approaching authorities."

"Meeting with Toronto police as part of our last week’s YLDP project on how youth could help police in keeping our neighborhood safe was an awesome experience. I didn’t know that police could be so friendly with youth! Thanks to ICNA-YM for providing me this opportunity …"