Your support can help a ComKid gain access to digital literacy, a new personal laptop, mentorship, and connectivity. Every youth across Canada deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential—just like Laiba Butt.
ComKids Alumni Spotlight:
From a Grade 7 student in our ComKids Program to a future medical doctor graduating from the University of Toronto, Laiba’s story is a shining example of what happens when access, opportunity, hope and mentorship come together.
Laiba’s journey began when she received her very first laptop and digital literacy training education through ComKids. That moment didn’t just unlock her academic success—it ignited her passion to give back.
Since then, Laiba has become a ComKids Student Ambassador, speaking at events like CIBC Miracle Day, sharing her story with corporate and community supporters, and inspiring other youth to dream big.
“ComKids gave me the tools and confidence I needed to chase my goals. It’s amazing to now give back and help others do the same.”
— Laiba Butt, ComKids Alumni
Laiba also became one of our first Peer Facilitators in the ComKids Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program, where alumni lead digital education workshops for younger students.
Today, she’s completing her degree at the University of Toronto while pursuing Medical School in the Fall of 2026 and contributing to research at St. Michael’s Hospital and SickKids Hospital—a true reflection of her passion for learning, service, and community.
We’re also very proud to celebrate Laiba as a TELUS Student Bursary Award recipient, made possible by one of our most dedicated partners, TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, whose support helps youth like Laiba pursue their dreams.
Beyond her studies, Laiba co-founded Youth Food For Thought (YFT)—a student-led initiative at U of T providing mentorship to BIPOC and low-income middle school students, many from immigrant and refugee families, helping them access educational, extracurricular, and financial opportunities. Laiba now dedicates over 50 hours per semester mentoring and sourcing community sponsors to make these programs thrive.
Nune is a grade 11 student and joined the ComKids program four years ago at St. Eugene Catholic Elementary School. Before ComKids, Nune shared a device with three other family members which made it difficult for her to complete schoolwork.
After completing the ComKids program, Nune utilized her laptop to read countless books, articles, and research topics. Nune is someone who places great importance on academic success, and the ComKids program allowed her to explore the many resources available for achieving excellence.
She loves learning different languages, solving complex mathematical equations, and researching chemistry concepts. Having a device available allowed Nune to grow in technological intelligence, cyber safety, and various other skills.
Nune hopes to continue to learn about her areas of interest and graduate high school with honours.
$600 will put a Youth through the full Program and help them thrive into their future lives. A Progam includes 5 workshops, new technology, connectivity if needed and a graduation celebration.
Each Youth Program is provided with devices depending on the market and connectivity needs. Connectivity is also provided to those who need it. Please contact us at [email protected] and ask that your donation made go towards providing our Youth essential technology. Donate to a device $400.
Donate digital literacy to a Youth Program. Each cohort is provided 5 workshops during a season to graduate the Program. Any amount can go towards facilitating these workshops. Please contact us [email protected] and ask that your donation go towards providing our Youth essential digital literacy.
Each Program cohort gets a graduation celebration at the end of the workshops to celebrate their achievements and success. We provide pizza and refreshments for the facilitators, Youth and their parents. ComKids hands out certificates and champions their future endeavors. Program Celebration $250
Any amount supprts our Youth and helps make a real-life impact on their lives.
Have a birthday, wedding, graduation, bar/bat mitzvah or engagement party coming up? Any milestone can give back. Donations made in lieu of gifts or even a 50/50 split.
Host a bake sale, sponsor an activity with proceeds of ticket sales, have a volunteer day and donate per hours volunteered. There are many creative ways to give and team build while doing it. A few more! Speaker series, team walk, holiday party, children's park day, make bracelets or sell lemonade. It all counts!
To make a donation in loving memory, consider setting up a memorial fund or donating in their name. Your gesture will honor their legacy and support a cause your loved one cherished.
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