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.
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.