Welcome
Northern and Indigenous Youth Outreach Program
Working with the community to build a better Northern Ontario one step at a time.
WHAT WE DO
Structure Initiatives for Your Confidence In The Future
NIYOP’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for First Nations people and disadvantaged youth within Northern Ontario throughstructured scientific research endeavors, establishing resources which emphasize effective coping strategies, and hosting grassroots advocacy events within our communities to abolish inequities.NIYOP believes that all youth deserve the right to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life.
"We are a group of young professionals who want to continue to support the Northern community by providing work opportunities, skills development, and family strengthening for those who face barriers including disability or social disadvantage; with the aim of advancing individuals, families, and communities toward self-sufficiency and prosperity."
Yours Truly,
The NIYOP Team
4+
Community Projects
Since 2019
100%
Success Rate
We never give up
$2,400
Economic Benefit
We find value
OUR FOCUS
We Are Here To Provide Our Knowledge and Ideas.
Research
We distinctively develop our research training with global and national significance. We embrace the values of openness and transparency in science. We hold a commitment to examine existing disparities and work hard to eliminate them.
Innovation
We focus on innovation that will help youth get on a path to a certificate or degree after high school and stay on it towards graduation. We are always reaching out to institutions to improve accessibility.
Social Responsibility
We follow the World Health Organization's (WHO) definition of social accountability as "the obligation to direct education, research and service activities towards addressing the priority health concerns of the community, region and the nation.
Health & Wellness
We plan to work together with governments, health care organizations, health professionals, and the public to ensure everyone, everywhere, has someone to turn to in support of their physical and mental health.
UPDATES
OUR LATEST NEWS
Keep up to date with our latest projects and plans for the future!
OUR TEAM
We Feel Proud To Serve Our Community
Matthew Novello
Co-founder, Director of Research & Development
Speciality: Medical Research
Degrees: BMSc, MSc, DDS Candidate
Adriano Brescacin
Co-founder, Director of Operations
Speciality: Healthcare & Business
Degrees: BA, DDS Candidate
William Khoury
Board of Director
Speciality: Medicine & Research
Degrees: BMSc, MD Candidate
Jonathan Hu
Board of Director
Speciality: Research & Medicine
Degrees: BMSc, MD Candidate
FAQ
Feel free to get in touch with your ideas or questions!
NIYOP was founded in late 2019 and is currently working to expand its team and funding to take on the larger projects that matter in our community.
How do you choose projects to work on?
Priority concerns for health and wellbeing are identified jointly by governments, health care organizations, health provisionals and public officials. We make our best distinction through research on what concerns we can help improve or solve using our team and resources. If funding is required we seek the private sector and philanthropy.
How do you plan to be a leader in Northern Ontario?
NAYOP focuses on good leadership and management which consists of providing direction to, and gaining commitment from partners and the public. We also facilitate change and aim to achieve better health services through efficient, creative and responsible deployment of people and other health resources.
Why is mental health a big focus?
The term mental health encapsulates a vast number of conditions, but due to shame and stigma, people suffering very often do so in silence. One in four people will experience mental ill health at some point in their lifetime. It impacts us all. mental health is truly the great equalizer - and yet, it is barely represented in the Global Goals. When it comes to addressing mental health, we are far behind the rest of the global health agenda so it is time to step up!
What programs do you plan to develop?
We plan to focus on programs that focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We also believe through these goals we can achieve a better and more sustainable future. Learn more by clicking here: Goals.
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CONTACT
Location
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Phone: Currently unavailable
Email: hello@niyop.org