2024 Yannies Winner!

When Talk Overdose evolved from a student project to an ongoing initiative, we were grateful to have received a microgrant from Youth Action Now. Founded in 2018 by late Member of Parliament and teacher, Paul Dewar, YAN has continued to fulfill Paul’s vision for an organization led by and for youth, since his passing.
In celebration of their 6th year anniversary on November 30th, 2024, YAN hosted a gala they described as “a red-carpet awards ceremony meets networking meets celebration event.” Fourteen awards were given to youth in the Ottawa region that were recipients of Youth Action Now’s microgrants over their history.
Talk Overdose won the Best Health Policy & Wellness award. Thank you Youth Action Now for funding us when we just needed a chance. Our umbrella organization Youth4Youth Canada and our Kisac cultural education program now exist because people like you made support and success believable for us.
And a shoutout to the other nominees for this award, Women of Colour Remake Wellness (WoCRW) and the Ontario Women’s Clinic - Medical and Healthcare Student project.