Mental health in canada is a pressing public health issue, with a significant portion of the population facing various challenges. According to the canadian mental health association (cmha), one in five canadians experiences a mental health issue each year. By age 40, about half of the population will have encountered a mental illness. Notably, mental illness ranks as the leading cause of disability among young people aged 10-24, with approximately 70% of these issues emerging during childhood or adolescence.
Among black immigrants in canada, mental illness is prevalent due to factors such as acculturative stress from adjusting to a new cultural environment, experiences of racial discrimination, social isolation, trauma, and challenges accessing mental health services. Cultural stigma further complicates these issues.
Recognizing these challenges, the kabaka foundation is dedicated to supporting black communities in canada through culturally sensitive approaches. Our Efforts aim to address systemic inequalities and combat racism by establishing community support networks and ensuring that black communities have accessible mental health services.

The Kabaka Foundation Is Dedicated To Making A Significant Impact In Supporting Blood Donation Drives In Partnership With Canadian Blood Services. Our Recent Efforts Include a Successful One-Week Blood Donation Drive Held in Toronto, in partnership with the Nexim Healthcare Consultants Inc. and the Canadian Blood Services. The event Ended With A Memorandum Of Understanding Signed With The Canadian Blood Services On May 9, 2024.

Our Collaboration With The Canadian Blood Services Aims To Strengthen Canada’s Blood Supply, Ensuring It Meets The Critical Needs Of Healthcare Centers And Individuals Requiring Transfusions, Including Casualty/Injured Persons, Cancer Patients, Women In Labor, And Black Children With The Sickle Cell Disease. The Kabaka Foundation Is Proud To Mobilize The Ugandan Communities In Canada To Participate Actively In These Lifesaving Efforts.

The Kabaka Foundation Is Globally Known For Its Blood Donation Efforts. In 2023, The Foundation Was Honored With The Prestigious Global Award In Arizona, USA, In Recognition As A Top Blood Donor. This Achievement Highlights Our Dedication To Fostering A Culture Of Regular Blood Donation Globally, Saving Countless Lives.

Approximately 62,790 people in Canada are living with HIV, with a significant portion from black communities. Despite black individuals comprising a smaller percentage of the overall population, they account for approximately 25.5% of new HIV infections in the country.
Within the black population, which includes a substantial number of immigrants and individuals from African countries including Uganda, it is estimated that around 10,000 people are living with HIV.
The prevalence of HIV among youth aged 15-29 is notably high. National data indicates that this age group represents a significant portion of new HIV diagnoses, with individuals aged 20-29 showing particularly elevated incidence rates. For instance, statistics show that people aged 20-29 make up approximately 20% of new HIV diagnoses. It is estimated that there are between 2,000 and 2,500 black youth aged 20-29 living with HIV in Canada.
The Kabaka foundation actively combats HIV prevalence among young people through awareness programs and promotes ABC (abstain, be faithful, condom use) preventive practices. Additionally, the foundation provides crucial support systems for those already living with HIV/Aids.