Who we are?
Our mission
Initiated by some thirty actors, community organizations and associations that have been active in the field for several years, the Socio-Economic Summit for Black Youth Development (SdesJ) is an innovative network whose mission is to contribute to Quebec’s economic and social development, focusing more specifically on the contribution of Black youth.
What are our values at SdesJ?
Mandate and approach
- To promote collaboration and consultation among its members and with other bodies at the local, regional and national levels;
- Promote, among its members, debates and actions in order to develop a social and political analysis and a common vision;
- To ensure youth participation in the activities and initiatives of the Summit;
- Organize periodically a summit on the issues of the Black communities;
- Promote the projects and initiatives resulting from the Summit;
- Disseminate information among the members of the Summit;
- To be the interlocutor with authorities for the projects and initiatives resulting from the Summit;
- Offer technical assistance to its members;
- Ensure accountability to funders and the community.