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Connecting Canada and the world to women NGOs in vulnerable communities in Kenya.| Empowering women. |Transforming Communities.

07/30/2026

July 30 | World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Human trafficking is a serious violation of human rights that affects millions of people around the world. It can happen to anyone, anywhere.

Learn to recognize the warning signs. Someone who appears fearful, disoriented, malnourished, unable to speak freely, without access to their identity documents, or showing signs of physical abuse may be experiencing trafficking.

Awareness can save lives. Take a moment to educate yourself, share this message, and help protect those at risk.

07/27/2026

A recap of our second Beyond Stigma workshop in Toronto on Sat, July 25th focused on arts!

We had a great time creating collages and discussing life experiences and learning more about art therapy from Karen Freud 🖌️

We look forward to hosting more workshops! Stay tuned ♥️

07/21/2026

Thanks to funding support from the City of Toronto, our Beyond Stigma program is expanding with 8 community workshops taking place across Toronto throughout the year. Together, we'll be creating safe, educational, and empowering spaces for immigrant, refugee, and underserved women to connect, learn, and thrive.

Our latest blog takes you behind the scenes of our first Beyond Stigma workshop focused on menstrual health, highlights what's coming next in our 2026 workshop series, and shares how you can get involved as a volunteer to help create meaningful community impact.

📖 Read the full blog and learn how you can get involved: https://rafikibridge.com/blog

07/20/2026

Why do we often whisper when asking for a pad?

Periods are a normal part of life, not something to be hidden, whispered about, or treated as taboo.

No one should feel embarrassed to ask for a pad or to talk openly about menstrual health. By speaking up, supporting one another, and challenging the stigma, we can help create a world where everyone experiences their period with dignity.

At Rafiki Bridge, we’re committed to breaking the silence and improving access to menstrual products for those who need them.

Rafiki Bridge offers FREE sanitary pads to individuals and organizations in need.

If you or your organization would like to request menstrual products, we’d love to help! Simply email us at [email protected] to learn more or submit a request 📧

Together, we can help make period dignity accessible to everyone 💕

07/18/2026

Join Rafiki Bridge for Our Stories, Our Cycles: Using Art to Break the Silence, a creative and welcoming workshop exploring menstrual and reproductive health through storytelling, art, and meaningful conversation.

Whether you love creating art or have never picked up a paintbrush, this workshop is for you. No artistic experience is needed—only a willingness to share, reflect, and connect.

Register via link:
https://forms.gle/xiBgGbp5NjxoKaCE9

07/15/2026

Wednesday Woman: 🌿 Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai was a Kenyan environmental, political, and social activist, and the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Deeply committed to environmental justice and community empowerment, she spent her life challenging the systems driving inequality and ecological destruction.

She founded the Green Belt Movement, where she mobilized rural women across Kenya to plant tens of millions of trees to combat deforestation, fight poverty, and restore soil and water resources, while also strengthening community resilience and advancing women’s economic empowerment.

Her work linked environmental protection with democracy, peace, and human rights, showing that sustainable change begins at the grassroots level.

07/13/2026

✨ Join the Rafiki Bridge Volunteer Team! ✨

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? 💛

We're recruiting volunteers to support our upcoming workshops and events.

Help us create a welcoming space where women can learn, connect, and break the stigma surrounding menstrual and reproductive health.

Whether you're passionate about community engagement, event planning, health equity, or simply want to make a difference, we'd love to have you on our team!

As a Rafiki Bridge volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to:

🌍 Make a meaningful impact in your community
🤝 Connect with passionate changemakers
🌱 Develop leadership and nonprofit experience
💛 Support programs that promote health, inclusion, and empowerment
📚 Earn volunteer hours while building valuable skills

No prior experience is required—just a positive attitude and a passion for community.

Together, we can create spaces where every story is heard and every person feels supported.

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/beYpwA9nNcXTzLsVA

07/12/2026

✨ Beyond Stigma: Workshop Series ✨

Join us for Rafiki Bridge’s 2nd Beyond Stigma Workshop, a creative and welcoming space where art becomes a tool for healing, storytelling, and connection 🎨💛

🗓 Saturday, July 25, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
📍 The Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre

🌸 Our Stories, Our Cycles
Using Art to Break the Silence

Together, we'll explore menstrual and reproductive health through storytelling, creative expression, and community dialogue in a safe and supportive environment.

What to expect:
🎨 Creative art activities (no artistic experience needed!)
🩸 Menstrual & reproductive health education
💭 Guided storytelling & reflection
🤝 Community connection
🖼 Collaborative artwork celebrating resilience and shared experiences

🔗 Register via Google Form: https://forms.gle/xiBgGbp5NjxoKaCE9

07/07/2026

War doesn't only destroy cities, it reshapes lives in ways that often go unseen.

For millions of women and girls living through conflict, the consequences extend far beyond the battlefield. The collapse of healthcare systems, increased gender-based violence, displacement, and untreated psychological trauma create lasting barriers to health, safety, and dignity.

In our latest blog, we explore how armed conflict disproportionately affects women's physical and mental well-being, why these challenges persist long after violence ends, and why gender-responsive humanitarian action is essential.

Read the full article: https://rafikibridge.com/blog

07/06/2026

Come Join Us! 💙

Rafiki Bridge is looking for a Part-Time Events Coordinator to support the planning and ex*****on of community workshops, outreach events, fundraising activities, and volunteer engagement in Toronto.

Role Description:
🔹 Coordinate community workshops & outreach events
🔹 Support event logistics (venues, supplies, registrations & scheduling)
🔹 Liaise with facilitators, volunteers & community partners
🔹 Assist with social media, newsletters & event promotion
🔹 Support event setup, ex*****on & post-event reporting
🔹 Track attendance, feedback & maintain event records

📍 Hybrid (Toronto; in-person for events)
⏰ 10 hrs/week (flexible, occasional evenings/weekends)
💰 Volunteer position with event-based stipends & reimbursements
📅 Deadline: Wed, Sept. 2nd, 2026

How to Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

More information on our website: https://rafikibridge.com/careers

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Toronto, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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https://www.rafikibridge.com/

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