What We Do

We are a registered youth non-profit organization encouraging a culture of social awareness through creativity in order to amplify youth voices and build a community of innovative youth change makers.

Founded in 2017 by Maliha and Bianca at age 17, our initiatives focus on providing a platform to focus on amplifying youth voices at the intersection of creativity and social issues. In the age of social media and misleading headlines, it is becoming increasingly important to empower youth in taking the first steps towards thinking critically about the world around them.

In 2023, Stay Woke became a registered non-profit marked by 7 years of hard work, connecting with key community collaborators and developing youth leadership and creativity within the volunteer team. Stay Woke has grown to expand beyond just a single open-mic and encompasses a community of 2,400 youth, performers, vendors, sponsor and supporters across the GTA. 

Our Initiatives

  • Our annual open-mic + gallery to build community and support local youth performers. creators and entrepreneurs. Learn more here.

  • Collaborate with us to host a “Speak Your Truth” creative event to your community, business or organization! Read more here.

  • A seasonal open-mic and social collaboration with Chaiiwala of London’s Dixie Mississauga location. Learn more here.

  • A digital magazine to amplify youth creators & publish their work. Read more here.

  • Bringing the “Speak Your Truth” open-mic and creator social events to student campus spaces. Collaborate with us!

  • Engaging in raw conversations uncovering the journey of youth creators and community. Listen here.