Rooted in Begara (በጋራ)
Together for Change is a community-led initiative based in Toronto, serving families across the GTA. We support newcomer and immigrant parents, especially Black East African families raising children with autism.
Safe spaces for parents to connect, share experiences, and support one another.
Sessions with professionals offering practical guidance and informed discussion.
Individualized support to help parents understand options and navigate the next steps.
Accessible information reflecting community language, culture, and lived experience.
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Together for Change is a community-led organization based in Toronto, serving families across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
We are parents, caregivers and community members who bring lived experience and community knowledge to this initiative. Together for Change was founded by Black East African parents raising children with autism and shaped by families who know what it means to walk this path while navigating life as newcomers in Canada. We know the fear, confusion, and isolation that can come after early concerns or a diagnosis. We know what it feels like to search for answers in systems that don’t always reflect our culture, our languages, or our lived realities. Most importantly, we know how heavy this journey can feel when you are carrying it alone.
Together for Change was created as a space where parents can come together and build community rooted in shared experience. At its core, this initiative is about supporting parents themselves by recognizing the emotional, practical, and everyday realities of raising a child with autism. Through community-led learning, shared knowledge, and support from professionals, parents are better equipped to care for their own wellbeing, understand available options and advocate effectively for their children.
Our work is guided by a clear purpose and a shared hope for the families we serve.
Our mission is to support Black East African newcomer and immigrant, parents and caregivers as they navigate the emotional, practical, and everyday realities of raising a child with autism by strengthening connection, building shared understanding around autism and access to professional insights and community-informed support.
Through community connection, awareness building, and informed guidance we support parents in developing the confidence and knowledge needed to advocate for their children.
We envision thriving Black East African families where parents feel grounded, supported, and connected as they raise children with autism. Through trusted community relationships and culturally responsive guidance, families gain clarity, resilience, and the confidence to make informed choices for themselves and their children.
Our vision is a community where shared experience and collective care leads to stronger families and brighter futures.
We believe community-led solutions are strongest when they are guided by lived experience and community voices.
We equip families with the knowledge and support needed to advocate for their children and make informed decisions.
We believe every child and family deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and care. We work to create spaces where parents feel welcomed, valued, and supported-without judgment or exclusion.
We value culturally grounded support that respects family beliefs, languages, and traditions while creating space for learning, dialogue, and understanding.
We work alongside families, professionals, and community partners to strengthen support and create meaningful, lasting change.
We value approaches that support parental wellbeing, connection, and resilience alongside caring for children.
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Safe spaces for parents to connect, share experiences, and support one another.
Sessions with professionals offering practical guidance and informed discussion.
Individualized support to help parents understand options and navigate the next steps.
Accessible information reflecting community language, culture, and lived experience.
Opportunities for families to build relationships, belonging, and mutual support.
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Together for Change is rooted in connection. We welcome parents, caregivers, professionals, and community partners who share our commitment to supporting Black East African families raising children with autism.