Ghanaian community leaders in Toronto urged to step up as gun violence claims young lives
The growing number of young people losing their lives to gun violence in parts of Canada has prompted renewed calls for Ghanaian parents and community leaders to take a more active role in protecting the next generation. The appeal, directed at parents, traditional authorities and community associations in Toronto, comes amid grief over the reported […]
Ghanaian parents and community leaders in Toronto are being urged to become more involved in protecting young people from gun violence. The appeal comes after the reported killings of young members of the Ghanaian community, including Javits Frimpong in New York, 18-year-old Malik Abass in Toronto and Brandon Blake in Etobicoke.
Kwei Armah, a member of the Ghanaian community, believes that families and leaders must take responsibility for the safety of young people, beyond providing material needs. He urges parents to engage their children in conversations about their lives, challenges and concerns, rather than assuming that providing food, clothing and education is enough.
Community leaders are also being asked to take a more active role in youth welfare, organizing more than social gatherings and connecting young people with mentors. The recent deaths have intensified concerns about the safety of young people in immigrant communities, where parents may be balancing demanding work schedules and the challenges of raising children in a different social environment.
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