On September 13th, the inaugural Jaku Konbit Fundraising reception was held at the Ottawa Police Association building in support of the Black Star Tutoring Program. The event was attended by the Honorary Patron, Hon. Yasir Naqvi, MPP (Ottawa-Centre) as well as various black community leaders and Jaku Konbit supporters. Mr. Sherwyn Solomon, Principal of Ridgemont High School, delivered an inspiring keynote speech focusing on the theme “Building our Community Through Education”. Jaku Konbit’s Black Star program offers in-home tutoring services to all elementary and high school students. The program is also available to students who aim to ‘reach ahead’ by advancing their knowledge and understanding in a particular subject or field. Black Star Tutoring uses a one-one approach so both tutors and students benefit from a personalized lesson plan.

Photo credits: Sarah Onyango