About us
What is Natural Kids Movement (NKM)?
Natural Kids Movement (NKM) is a non-profit organization that empowers Black children and youth in foster care by promoting positive self-image and cultural sensitivity. We provide care packages filled with carefully selected items to build confidence and celebrate their natural beauty.
WHO WE ARE
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire confidence in Black children, empowering them to realize their potential and create meaningful change.
Natural Kids Movement (NKM) is a dedicated organization committed to empowering Black children and youth by providing culturally sensitive care packages.
Our mission is to cultivate a sense of belonging, self-worth, and resilience in these young individuals by offering products and resources that celebrate their unique heritage and experiences.
We strive to create a positive impact by carefully curating care packages that include personal care items, books, and toys that reflect the diverse beauty and experiences of Black children and youth.
We work to educate and empower caregivers, including foster parents and child welfare professionals, on the importance of cultural sensitivity and how to create nurturing environments that support the holistic development of Black children and youth.
Our goal is to foster a generation of confident, resilient, and empowered Black leaders who are proud of their heritage and ready to shape the future.
Our Story
Natural Kids Movement (NKM) was created in 2015 when the Founder, Takiyah Wedderburn felt frustrated with the lack of resources and services available to Black children and youth in Ontario’s child welfare sector. Takiyah decided to create her own idea of care packages that were culturally sensitive. Takiyah heard from current and former youth in care, they were often given a package of personal care items (such as body lotion, shampoo, conditioner…). Unfortunately, the items found in these packages were not culturally sensitive to their unique hair texture and skin. Many youths described the experience of receiving these personal care items as re-traumatizing as they would have to give these items away. This experience created feelings of rejection and made these youth feel that there was something wrong with them. NKM focuses to provide personal care items, books and dolls that are culturally sensitive and will empower our next generation of young people regardless of their experiences.
Our Vision
Empowering Black children and youth to embrace their natural selves with confidence and pride
Goal
Our goal is to reach as many Black/Biracial children as possible that may grow up feeling inferior and provide them with resources and services to improve their overall self-image.
Our Impact
Natural Kids Movement (NKM) organizations has made unique partnerships with grassroots non-profit organization and local small black businesses to increase the awareness of the need for culturally sensitive products and services for black youth in foster care. NKM will educate & empower foster parents of black children and child welfare staff on how to positively support the development of a healthy self-image.Have good project management skills to ensure progress and quality.
To learn more about our partners.
Care Packages Donated
NKM has donated over 1k care packages to date
NKM has donated over 1k care packages to date
Raised in Donations
Raised over 50k in funding since inception
Raised over 50k in funding since inception
Organizations and Partnerships
Partnered with 30+ child welfare agencies across Ontario
Partnered with 30+ child welfare agencies across Ontario
About us
What is Natural Kids Movement (NKM)?
Natural Kids Movement (NKM) is a non-profit organization that empowers Black children and youth in foster care by promoting positive self-image and cultural sensitivity. We provide care packages filled with carefully selected items to build confidence and celebrate their natural beauty.
WHO WE ARE
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire confidence in Black children, empowering them to realize their potential and create meaningful change.
Natural Kids Movement (NKM) is a dedicated organization committed to empowering Black children and youth by providing culturally sensitive care packages.
Our mission is to cultivate a sense of belonging, self-worth, and resilience in these young individuals by offering products and resources that celebrate their unique heritage and experiences.
We strive to create a positive impact by carefully curating care packages that include personal care items, books, and toys that reflect the diverse beauty and experiences of Black children and youth.
We work to educate and empower caregivers, including foster parents and child welfare professionals, on the importance of cultural sensitivity and how to create nurturing environments that support the holistic development of Black children and youth.
Our goal is to foster a generation of confident, resilient, and empowered Black leaders who are proud of their heritage and ready to shape the future.
Our Story
Natural Kids Movement (NKM) was created in 2015 when the Founder, Takiyah Wedderburn felt frustrated with the lack of resources and services available to Black children and youth in Ontario’s child welfare sector. Takiyah decided to create her own idea of care packages that were culturally sensitive. Takiyah heard from current and former youth in care, they were often given a package of personal care items (such as body lotion, shampoo, conditioner…). Unfortunately, the items found in these packages were not culturally sensitive to their unique hair texture and skin. Many youths described the experience of receiving these personal care items as re-traumatizing as they would have to give these items away. This experience created feelings of rejection and made these youth feel that there was something wrong with them. NKM focuses to provide personal care items, books and dolls that are culturally sensitive and will empower our next generation of young people regardless of their experiences.
Our Vision
Empowering Black children and youth to embrace their natural selves with confidence and pride
Goal
Our goal is to reach as many Black/Biracial children as possible that may grow up feeling inferior and provide them with resources and services to improve their overall self-image.
Our Impact
Natural Kids Movement (NKM) organizations has made unique partnerships with grassroots non-profit organization and local small black businesses to increase the awareness of the need for culturally sensitive products and services for black youth in foster care. NKM will educate & empower foster parents of black children and child welfare staff on how to positively support the development of a healthy self-image.Have good project management skills to ensure progress and quality.
To learn more about our partners. View Partners