Still I Rise Program

The Still I Rise (SIR) program at ECRC supports racialized women and gender-diverse individuals affected by violence, with a focus on those facing barriers to safe, culturally responsive care. Since 2014, ECRC has provided trauma-informed, strength-based support grounded in anti-oppression, narrative therapy, and Afrocentric approaches. Through workshops, case management, counselling, and self-paced learning modules, SIR helps participants heal, rebuild confidence, set healthy boundaries, and move toward resilience. Individuals with lived experience are also invited to join the Advisory Committee to help shape the program’s structure, delivery, and content.