Building Capacity

Facilitator: Barrister Lola Farinloye This session focuses on faith-based parenting principles alongside legal and social responsibilities. Participants learn how spiritual values can guide parenting decisions while remaining compliant with Canadian child protection laws. The training highlights the importance of safeguarding children, nurturing their emotional and spiritual wellbeing, and understanding the boundaries between discipline, care, and legal...

Facilitator: Dr. Remi Opayemi This highly practical session addresses emotional intelligence, healthy communication, respectful relationships, and constructive discipline strategies. Parents and youths are guided on how to build emotionally safe homes, manage conflicts, foster mutual respect, and develop positive discipline methods that encourage growth rather than fear or resentment

Theme: Understanding Self, Identity, Emotions, and Relationships in the Diaspora This dynamic and engaging session is designed specifically for teenagers and young adults navigating life in Canada while balancing cultural heritage, peer influence, academic pressures, and identity formation. Participants will explore: Identity, self-worth, and confidence building Emotional awareness and mental wellbeing Navigating peer pressure and social...

Theme: Raising Balanced Children in Canada: Culture, Faith, Law, and Emotional Intelligence This session provides parents with practical, culturally responsive tools to raise emotionally healthy, disciplined, confident, and socially responsible children in the Canadian context. Key focus areas include: Understanding Canadian child protection laws and social expectations Effective discipline without conflict or fear Emotional intelligence in...

Theme: Building Stronger Families Through Communication, Understanding, and Mutual Respect This powerful joint session brings parents and children together for guided conversations, interactive activities, and facilitated dialogue aimed at strengthening family bonds. This session focuses on: Improving family communication Bridging generational and cultural gaps Rebuilding trust and emotional connection Encouraging empathy, respect, and cooperation Creating healthy...