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Illuminating Futures Youth Tutoring & Mentorship Program

The future of our communities begins with the children we invest in today. Connect students with tutoring and mentorship to help us illuminate futures.

Every Child Deserves a Pathway to Learning

Across Ontario, many orphans and children from low-income families face barriers to academic success — not because they lack potential, but because they lack access to the support they need.

Through Illuminating Futures, your support connects students in Ontario with weekly tutoring, homework support, and caring mentorship.

Together, we can help children build the skills and confidence to thrive in school — and in life.

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Why Your Help Matters

49% of Grade 6 students and 42% of Grade 9 students in Ontario schools did not meet the provincial mathematics standard. For children without consistent academic support, these gaps only widen with time.

Only 46% of children and youth in care graduate from high school, compared with 83% of their peers — a stark reminder of how much a lack of stability and support can cost a child's future.

1.4 million children in Canada are growing up in poverty, facing barriers that can impact their education, opportunities, and future.

Make a Difference Today

Sponsor a Child's Learning Journey

$50 — Weekly Learning Sponsor

Funds two one-hour tutoring sessions for one student.

$200 — Student Success Sponsor

Funds 6-8 tutoring sessions for one student during the eight-week pilot

$400 — Ilm Pathway Champion

Funds all 16 tutoring sessions for one student during the eight-week pilot

What Your Help Provides

More Than Tutoring

Qualified Tutors & Mentors

One-on-one weekly support from caring, qualified tutors and mentors who help children work through school subjects, set goals, and stay motivated.

Flexible Virtual Learning

Safe, accessible virtual sessions for families facing transportation, distance, or scheduling barriers—so children can receive consistent support from home.

Educational Materials

Learning resources and materials that help children participate fully, practice key skills, and stay equipped for success in school.

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The Gift of Barakah

Behind every child in this program is a family working hard to make ends meet. Many parents and guardians are already stretching every dollar to cover rent, food, and daily essentials — and private tutoring in Canada, which typically ranges from $25 to $80 per hour, is simply out of reach Wise.

By sponsoring a child's tutoring, you're not just funding a lesson — you're lifting a weight off a family's shoulders and opening a door to a brighter future for their child.

NZF Canada has supported over 30,155 orphans and children of single parents to date as part of our commitment that no child should be left alone in our community NZF Canada. Through Illuminating Futures, your support becomes the reassurance every child deserves: someone believes in you.

Your Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Illuminating Futures expand outside Ontario?
Why is tutoring priced this way?
Is this program Zakat-eligible?
How can I support Illuminating Futures?
Can I apply for support?