About us
Why we do this.
Because too many of us were taught to keep it quiet, and we know what changes when someone finally says it out loud.
Our mission
Enjoy Karo Yaar helps people move beyond survival through shared experiences, community acceptance, and enjoying life one moment at a time.
Where it started
A simple belief, taken seriously
This movement started on a simple but powerful belief: every moment is meant to be enjoyed and taken as a lesson forward. Even when stress feels overwhelming, we can shift our perspective: embrace the challenge, ease up, and find a way to enjoy even the difficult moments. Life isn't about avoiding struggles; it's about learning to move through them while still finding joy.
So we act like your honest, caring friend: supportive without judgment, direct without being clinical, hopeful without minimizing pain. Mental and physical health aren't privileges. They're your right.
Our doors are open to everyone, whatever your background, whether you're Indigenous, a newcomer, LGBTQ+, navigating two cultures at once, or simply trying to figure things out.
The team
A small team, doing this on purpose
EKY is built by a small team of young Canadians: the same people hosting the podcast, planning the events, packing the merch orders, and answering the emails. No office, no call center. Just people who've been through enough of it themselves to want the next person to have it easier.
We grew up in communities where mental health wasn't something you talked about at the dinner table. This is us changing that, one conversation at a time.
What we stand for
Our values
Cultural humility
We respect and celebrate Canada's diverse communities and experiences. Mental health isn't one-size-fits-all.
Evidence-informed practice
Our resources are grounded in research, clinical best practices, and lived experience.
Lived-experience leadership
Young people with lived mental health experience guide our platform development and content.
Accessibility
Mental health support should be available to everyone, everywhere, in ways that work for them.
Joy & creativity
We believe in celebrating life, finding lightness, and creative expression alongside mental wellness.
Privacy & safety
Your privacy and safety are paramount. We maintain confidentiality and create safe spaces for healing.
Who this is for
Canadian youth and young adults, 16–25
With special attention to:
- Indigenous youth navigating cultural and historical trauma
- Newcomers and immigrants balancing multiple cultures
- LGBTQ+ young people seeking affirming support
- South Asian, East Asian, Black, Middle Eastern, and mixed-race youth
- Students managing academic pressure and transitions
- Young people in rural and remote communities
- Those experiencing financial barriers to care
- Young adults with disabilities seeking accessible resources
- Anyone navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions
- Friends and family members supporting loved ones