UJAMAA is a community-led program that supports the mental wellness of Black male youth in Canada. We create safe, welcoming spaces rooted in brotherhood, where connection, healing, and growth can take place.
Our core values
Brotherhood: We support each other
Trust and Respect: We create safe spaces
Growth: We heal and move forward
Community: We build together
What We See & Our Plan
UJAMAA exists to create safe, welcoming spaces where Black boys and men can connect, heal, and grow together. We envision a future where Black male youth feel supported, empowered, and thriving in their mental wellness through the strength of brotherhood and community.
We envision a future where Black male youth feel supported, empowered and thrive in their mental wellness through the strength of brotherhood and community.
UJAMAA Champions Program
Are you ready to make a difference in your community?
The UJAMAA Champions is a Canada-wide volunteer program and your chance to represent Future Black Female (FBF) at your school/campus and in your area. We're looking for Black boys and men who are passionate about creating change and uplifting voices in their communities.
For the whole year, you'll be the go-to person on your campus, your community or your work place for FBF initiatives that benefit people in your province.
This is more than just a volunteer role - it's a chance to grow as a leader, build your network, and be a part of a movement. Plus, this work has special rewards - like FBF merchandise, gift cards, and recognition for your contributions.
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
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Program Duration: 1 year (July 2025 - July 2026)
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Mandatory Sessions: Onboarding and weekly check-ins
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Expectations: Act as the FBF "megaphone" at your school and in your community; Share FBF initiatives that benefit people in your province throughout the year; Represent FBF professionally and follow program guidelines.
Ready to join us? Fill out the form below to get started! Applications are open on a rolling basis.
PS: Have your resume ready!
UJAMAA Circles “UJAMAA” is a Kiswahili word meaning ‘brotherhood.’ The UJAMAA Initiative is about creating safe, supportive, and culturally relevant spaces for Black boys and young men to connect, heal, learn, and grow together.
UJAMAA Circles are free group therapy sessions designed for Black boys and young men between the ages off 16 to 22 to show up exactly "where they are at" whether that’s ready to share or simply ready to listen.
Group support offers a unique kind of growth. You may find that hearing someone else share their story gives words to your own experiences or offers insight you hadn’t considered.
This series is rooted in community-building, accountability, vulnerability, and empowerment, and is led by a skilled, culturally responsive therapist Ola Kuforiji.
Session Details
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Virtual Sessions:
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Thursdays, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Starts: October 23rd
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Schedule: October 23, October 30, November 6, November 13, November 20, November 27
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In-Person Sessions:
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Saturdays, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Starts: October 25th
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Schedule: October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15, November 22, November 29
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Both sessions will run weekly in parallel for a total of six sessions, concluding at the end of November.
Ola Kuforiji
Ola brings over a decade of mental health experience. As a research assistant at the University of Toronto (“Mothers in Mind” and “Caring Dads” programs), Ola developed an interest in healthy relationship dynamics. This interest remains in his current work. Ola is a registered psychotherapist, providing virtual services across Ontario. To access Ola’s counselling services virtually visit: https://www.cbtwellnessvirtual.ca/our-team/ola-kuforiji
A Message from Ola
In an age of misinformation and carefully curated “clickbait”, – a genuine desire to improve one’s mental health very often leads to confusion at best. This is particularly true in relation to the idea of developing a healthy concept of “masculinity”, specifically Black masculinity. Together, we will explore what it means to be one’s “best self” in 2025.
