Empowering Eritrean Youth
Canadian Eritrean Youth Development (CEYD) is a youth-led, community-driven nonprofit organization committed to empowering Eritrean youth in Canada while providing humanitarian and educational support to vulnerable communities in East Africa.
Who We Serve
Eritrean youth in Canada often navigate challenges related to identity, belonging, education, and career development. At the same time, Eritrean families and children living in refugee camps across East Africa continue to face urgent humanitarian needs, limited access to education, and ongoing instability.
CEYD exists to respond to these realities with care, understanding, and purpose.
By investing in youth locally and supporting vulnerable communities abroad, we seek to build stronger individuals, families, and communities — today and for the future.
Our Impact in 2025
This is what your generosity made possible:
dollars raised for Sudan emergency relief
individuals benefited from Zakat-ul Fitr distributions
individuals received Qurbani/Udhiya meat
refugee students supported through education initiatives
families received Ramadan food baskets
orphans received ongoing sponsorship
youth participated in career counselling and workshops in Canada
Featured Initiatives
Youth Mentorship Program
Supporting Eritrean youth through guidance, encouragement, and shared experience.
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Orphan Sponsorship
Providing consistent care and support for orphaned children living in refugee settings.
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Education for Refugee Children
Helping ensure children can continue learning despite displacement and hardship.
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Sudan Humanitarian Response
Delivering urgent aid to families affected by conflict and crisis.
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Latest News & Events
A Future in Skilled Trades: Explore a Career with Endless Opportunities
Are you considering a career in the skilled trades but unsure where to start? Join CEYD for an engaging virtual workshop designed to introduce youth and young adults to the exciting world of skilled trades in Canada. Whether you're exploring career options after high...
In Loving Remembrance of our Dear Firdows, a Sadaqah Jariyah.
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, إِنَّا لِلَّـهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ Innā li-llāhi wa innā ilayhi rājiʿūn Verily, we belong to Allah, and verily, to Him do we return [2:156]. Our beloved Firdows Abdulkader, aged 25, was a cherished daughter,...
CEYD Delivers Zakat al-Fitr Support to Families in Sudan
The Canadian Eritrean Youth Development (CEYD) was honoured to help fund a major Zakat al-Fitr distribution initiative in Sudan during Ramadan 2026, supporting vulnerable families facing displacement, food insecurity, and ongoing humanitarian hardship. Through our...
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Our Approach
We facilitate charitable giving, including Zakat and Sadaqah, in accordance with Islamic principles, ensuring support reaches eligible recipients with dignity and care.
Whether it is youth in Canada or families in East Africa, we aim to be at the service of our community for their needs.
1. Together We Can
Our team is united by our guiding slogan: “Together We Can.”
2. Faith & Service
Our work is inspired by values of generosity, service, and shared responsibility.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Your support helps empower youth, strengthen families, and uplift communities across Canada and East Africa.