‘On the Horizon’ Blog
Recent acts of racial violence have sparked global outrage and many conversations about systemic racism in our countries. Systemic racism means that resources, power and opportunity are systemically distributed to people who are white at the exclusion of people of colour. Racial disparities therefore occur in employment, housing, education, healthcare, government and incarceration.
Ahmed has a serious health condition, putting him at a higher risk of complications from COVID-19. “I know I’m more vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic because I have a weak immune system, but I feel safe at Horizons. I feel safe because the staff treat me well. They ask me how I’m doing and really care about me. That’s why I feel good here. I really appreciate that.”
We are in the midst of a public health crisis and youth experiencing homelessness are one of the most vulnerable populations to the spread of COVID-19. These are the actions that Horizons for Youth is taking to help prevent the spread of the virus and to support the health and well-being of our youth, staff members, volunteers, and community partners
