Sayasafe
Secure online and offline spaces for all
Sayasafe focuses on both digital and urban safety for young women from the African diaspora based in Montreal. It aims to create a safer, more respectful and inclusive digital and urban environment for these agents of change through formative workshops, inspirational conferences, educational digital resources and discussion groups driving positive initiatives.
Dates: January 1st, 2024 – August 31st, 2025 (20 months)
Budget: 181 175$
Funder: Ville de Montréal - Prévention Montréal 2024-2025
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Project summary
The Sayasafe project aims to create a safer, more respectful and inclusive digital and urban environment for these young women. Over a 20-month period, our project aims to educate, empower and raise awareness among this target community of the challenges and opportunities associated with digital and urban safety. Sayasafe will create essential resources and spaces for cybersecurity, street harassment prevention, gender-based violence awareness and identity affirmation. In addition, it will create an inclusive space where young women from the African diaspora can share their experiences and support each other.
Sayasafe discussion group
Hey sis, our discussion group is waiting for you! It’s an initiative designed especially for you. This group will be your space to exchange, learn and influence urban safety initiatives that concern us all.
Contents and discussions
Get ready for a variety of enriching content:
- Awareness and education: Articles, infographics and videos on safety, your rights and the resources available to you to enhance your Montreal experience.
- Sharing experiences and testimonials: Personal testimonials and thematic discussions to share and learn together.
- Collective action: Mobilize around community initiatives for a safer Montreal.