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The 2018 statistics from the Surrey Local Immigration Partnership show that youth make up over 60% of the area’s newcomer population. However, unlike for adult newcomers, there are limited options for these youth to learn English.

DIVERSEcity and SFU work together to give newcomer youth access to technology for inspiring virtual programming.

When the COVID-19 lockdown hit, the SFU Surrey CEC shut down 21 programs and sent home more than 100 volunteers. Thanks to the passion and courage of SFU students, even a global pandemic can’t stop the SFU Surrey – TD Community Engagement Centre’s (SFU Surrey CEC) volunteer-run programs.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has created a new barriers to learning and connecting for low-income families in Surrey, we have started a Tech Initiative to provide laptops for children and youth in need to participate equitably.

CommuniCreate helps newcomer and refugee youth in the Lower Mainland learn English. An award-winning project of the SFU Student-Community Engagement Competition, it was initially designed as a hands-on in-person learning experience.

Express yourself! That’s the message DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is sharing with diverse youth in Surrey, BC, launching a new program to help them build their confidence, connections and mental wellbeing through creative expression.

Youth Expressions! A new kind of youth program helps vulnerable, diverse youth build their confidence, connections and mental wellbeing with creative expression.