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Jimiri

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Jimiri is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to building friendships, understanding, and empathy across racial lines. Visit us at jimiri.org.

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Young students gain inspiration by connecting with college-bound mentors, bridging the gap between middle school, high school, & college. Seeing relatable role models achieve academic success helps middle-schoolers build confidence in their goals and envision their college paths.

Young students gain inspiration by connecting with college-bound mentors, bridging the gap between middle school, high school, & college. Seeing relatable role models achieve academic success helps middle-schoolers build confidence in their goals and envision their college paths.
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Through hands-on group projects, students build leadership skills to promote racial justice, creating a foundation for change. They address real issues, using critical thinking to propose solutions, while guided discussions foster awareness of their actions' impact on equity.

Through hands-on group projects, students build leadership skills to promote racial justice, creating a foundation for change. They address real issues, using critical thinking to propose solutions, while guided discussions foster awareness of their actions' impact on equity.
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We work with students, parents, and teachers to form small, racially diverse groups based on shared interests. These groups foster friendships across backgrounds, promoting respect and understanding. Students learn the value of diversity through real connections and teamwork.

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Our Detroit Advisory Committee made up of educators, social workers, psychologists, & civil rights attorneys, is committed to youth development and social justice. Their expertise shapes a curriculum that promotes empathy, equity, & understanding in a supportive environment.

Our Detroit Advisory Committee made up of educators, social workers, psychologists, & civil rights attorneys, is committed to youth development and social justice. Their expertise shapes a curriculum that promotes empathy, equity, & understanding in a supportive environment.
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Parents are key partners in our program, receiving weekly updates on their child’s progress & activities. This connection encourages meaningful home conversations and supports shared growth. Jimiri bridges home & program, fostering empathy, responsibility, & leadership together.

Parents are key partners in our program, receiving weekly updates on their child’s progress & activities. This connection encourages meaningful home conversations and supports shared growth. Jimiri bridges home & program, fostering empathy, responsibility, & leadership together.
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In Detroit, our program unites young people from all backgrounds to foster connections and build unity. By bridging racial divides, these young leaders create a more inclusive community. Middle-schoolers can join future sessions and lead as facilitators by 9th grade!

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Every Sunday at the Charles H. Wright Museum, Jimiri groups meet in a safe, supportive space to foster empathy across divides. Activities help reduce race-related stereotypes, while free snacks, drinks, and materials allow students to focus on growth and connection.

Every Sunday at the Charles H. Wright Museum, Jimiri groups meet in a safe, supportive space to foster empathy across divides. Activities help reduce race-related stereotypes, while free snacks, drinks, and materials allow students to focus on growth and connection.
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Connecting middle and high schoolers from all backgrounds, our program fosters understanding and teamwork to break down barriers. Middle schoolers are encouraged to join future sessions, building a future grounded in respect and empathy for all.

Connecting middle and high schoolers from all backgrounds, our program fosters understanding and teamwork to break down barriers. Middle schoolers are encouraged to join future sessions, building a future grounded in respect and empathy for all.
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If we stay divided by race and culture, we’ll never address the deep-rooted racial inequities in our society. Our Youth Leadership Program is where change begins—with friendship and empathy. This is Jimiri—the start of a powerful future of understanding.

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Racial justice starts with empathy, understanding, and friendship. 🌍✨ Jimiri (ጅምር), meaning "beginning," unites students from diverse backgrounds to embark on a lifelong journey of racial healing. Together, we can tackle segregation, racism, and inequality.

Racial justice starts with empathy, understanding, and friendship. 🌍✨ Jimiri (ጅምር), meaning "beginning," unites students from diverse backgrounds to embark on a lifelong journey of racial healing. Together, we can tackle segregation, racism, and inequality.
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Friendships begin at Jimiri—it’s in our name! Jimiri means "beginning" in Amharic, and here students start to understand the world through strong connections. By sharing experiences, they discover how much they have in common, creating lifelong bonds!

Friendships begin at Jimiri—it’s in our name! Jimiri means "beginning" in Amharic, and here students start to understand the world through strong connections. By sharing experiences, they discover how much they have in common, creating lifelong bonds!
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At Jimiri, we believe the power of friendship can change the world.  By connecting young people from diverse backgrounds, we help build empathy, understanding, and lasting bonds. In a divided world, diverse friendships break barriers and empower the next generation of leaders.

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At Jimiri, lasting change starts with meaningful connections. By fostering friendships between students from different backgrounds, we build empathy and understanding. These bonds bridge divides and inspire young leaders to tackle racism and inequality. It all starts here. 🌟

At Jimiri, lasting change starts with meaningful connections. By fostering friendships between students from different backgrounds, we build empathy and understanding. These bonds bridge divides and inspire young leaders to tackle racism and inequality. It all starts here. 🌟
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For many students, Jimiri is the start of lifelong friendships that cross racial & cultural lines. After the program, they share how their perspectives shifted & how they gained unexpected friends. Through Jimiri, they join a community dedicated to a more inclusive, just world.

For many students, Jimiri is the start of lifelong friendships that cross racial & cultural lines. After the program, they share how their perspectives shifted & how they gained unexpected friends. Through Jimiri, they join a community dedicated to a more inclusive, just world.
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Our facilitators are more than mentors—they're bridge builders. Through shared experiences and heartfelt conversations, they empower youth to connect across racial lines, nurturing empathy and leadership.

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Friendship is the foundation, racial justice is the goal. Jimiri facilitators guide young minds to see beyond differences and build lasting bonds. Through their dedication, they inspire future leaders committed to creating a more inclusive and just world. 🤝❤️

Friendship is the foundation, racial justice is the goal. Jimiri facilitators guide young minds to see beyond differences and build lasting bonds. Through their dedication, they inspire future leaders committed to creating a more inclusive and just world. 🤝❤️
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Every conversation, every activity, every connection made—it all starts with our incredible facilitators. They show youth the power of empathy, helping them envision a future where understanding and unity pave the way for progress. 🌟

Every conversation, every activity, every connection made—it all starts with our incredible facilitators. They show youth the power of empathy, helping them envision a future where understanding and unity pave the way for progress. 🌟
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Jimiri is free because of YOU. Your generous donations allow us to continue empowering youth to build friendships, develop empathy, and become leaders who will tackle racial & social injustices. We cannot do this vital work without your support.   Visit: jimiri.networkforgood.com

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Help us keep Jimiri free and accessible for every student who needs it. Our Youth Leadership Program is designed to break down racial barriers and create understanding among youth of diverse backgrounds. ✨ 👉 To donate: jimiri.networkforgood.com

Help us keep Jimiri free and accessible for every student who needs it. Our Youth Leadership Program is designed to break down racial barriers and create understanding among youth of diverse backgrounds. ✨

👉 To donate: jimiri.networkforgood.com
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Jimiri relies on the generosity of people like YOU to stay free for the youth we serve.We need your help to keep this important program running and open to all.  👉 Support Jimiri today: jimiri.networkforgood.com

Jimiri relies on the generosity of people like YOU to stay free for the youth we serve.We need your help to keep this important program running and open to all. 
👉 Support Jimiri today: jimiri.networkforgood.com