Featured Projects
Mental Health Project
During Sinai Foundation Canada's participation in the Canada Summer Job program for the year 2022, six university students worked together to develop an initiative surrounding mental health to promote mental health awareness and educational resources. The students from different fields worked together and benefited from this program as they advanced their research, problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking and many more skills which will help them in their professional life and future careers.
The project was developed with the aim to promote mental health awareness and educational resources. As part of this initiative, we developed different educational booklets involving stress management, emotional intelligence and anxiety and depression in order to dispense knowledge on what these topic areas include and how to navigate/cope if we are directly experiencing any of the related mental health issues. Furthermore, a section was added to our website for further resources and support from different organizations that individuals can access.
Check out our booklets!
Emotional Intelligence
Stress Management
Depression and Anxiety
Mental Health Resources
- Call toll free at
1-866-531-2600 - Free 24/7 access to healthcare services
- Access their online chat room here
- Call toll free at
1-877-330-3213 or dial 211 - This provincial hotline provides information on programs and social services in your community ranging including food, family services, and homelessness.
- Access their online chat room here
- Call toll free at
1-866-345-0224 - A free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association
- Is designed to help adults and young adults manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry
- Call toll free at
1-866-925-5454 (Ontario) - A line specifically for post-secondary students that provides mental health support services for those in crisis or in need of help
- Call toll free at
1-800-668-6868 - A line that allows for youth to connect and talk to other youth or talk to a counsellor about their problems
- Call toll free at
1-855-242-3310 - Feel free to also their online chat room here
- The helpline provides mental health counselling and helps those that want to talk, are distressed, or are in any other crisis. The line is open 24/7
- Find mental health and addiction services on the Ontario provincial website
- Locations for clinics and important hotlines can be found here
- If you are in distress, crisis, or are experiencing suicidal thoughts, DCO can help
- An official Ontario website containing information and resources regarding mental health in the workplace
- Provides information on topics such as rights and responsibilities, health and safety, and insurance
Providing First Aid Training Workshops
Sinai Foundation Canada gave the opportunity to individuals who were interested in attending a First Aid and CPR training workshop to attend at a discounted rate. This training workshop affiliated with the Canadian Red Cross provides participants with a completion certification and helps individuals develop vital life-saving knowledge and skills essential for not only saving a life, but also for those looking to meet a variety of workplace requirements.
CPR & First Aid Booklet
Ecological Healing and Organic Community Gardening Program
Overview:
Sinai Foundation Canada will launch the Ecological Healing and Organic Community Gardening Program to address ecological grief and promote environmental resilience, especially among South Asian and Middle Eastern immigrant communities in Canada. This inclusive initiative fosters emotional well-being through hands-on gardening, sustainable practices, and cultural connection. Open to all communities, the program encourages shared learning and participation in eco-conscious living.
Objectives:
- Address ecological grief and climate anxiety through nature-based healing practices.
- Empower communities with organic gardening and food sovereignty skills.
- Reconnect individuals with their cultural food traditions while promoting sustainable living.
- Provide learning opportunities for both youth and adults in ecological literacy.
- Promote public health by reducing exposure to pesticides and harmful chemicals.
- Foster intergenerational and intercultural engagement in environmental stewardship.
Program Components:
- Organic Gardening & Sustainable Food Growing Workshops: Participants will learn to grow culturally relevant produce using organic, pesticide-free methods. The program teaches composting, water conservation, seed saving, and sustainable soil practices—fostering self-sufficiency and healthier lifestyles.
- Ecological Grief & Wellness Circles: Safe, culturally sensitive spaces will allow participants to express and heal from ecological grief. Wellness circles will be facilitated by professionals integrating cultural values and mental health supports.
- Intergenerational Knowledge Sharing: Elders and youth collaborate to preserve and share traditional agricultural knowledge, strengthening community bonds and resilience through environmental heritage.
- Nature-Based Therapy & Green Space Engagement: Group walks, clean-up initiatives, and mindfulness exercises reconnect participants with local ecosystems and deliver physical and psychological benefits of spending time in nature.
- Self-Sustainable Living Education: Interactive sessions teach low-waste lifestyles, home gardening, natural food preservation, and eco-friendly household practices—equipping youth and adults with lifelong sustainability skills.
United Nations SDGs Alignment:
This program directly supports the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
CRPD Alignment:
- Article 19 – Living independently and being included in the community
- Article 25 – Health
- Article 30 – Participation in cultural life, recreation, leisure, and sport
Target Groups:
- South Asian and Middle Eastern immigrants
- Youth, adults, and seniors
- Persons with disabilities
- All community members interested in ecological healing and sustainability
Expected Outcomes:
- Increased community resilience to climate-related stress and anxiety.
- Improved access to culturally familiar, organic produce.
- Reduction in health issues linked to chemical food exposure.
- Expanded environmental education and sustainability skills across generations.
- Strengthened inter-community relationships and cultural sharing.
- Broader grassroots contributions to Canada’s sustainability and inclusion goals.