We are delighted to congratulate Blessing Ugochi Ojembe-Echeme Ph.D, MSW, RSW (University of Manitoba) on receiving a 2025 SSHRC Insight Development Grant!
Her project—“Exploring Preferences and Strategies to increase the Utilization of Adult Day Programs and Senior Community Centres by Black Older Adults in Manitoba.”— her project aims to explore ways to improve the utilization and participation of Black older adults in Adult Day Programs (ADPs) and Senior Community Centres (SCCs) across Manitoba.
Ojembe’s project will assess availability, accessibility, and gaps in services for older Black adults; explore their needs and preferences; and develop practical resources and policy recommendations to enhance cultural representation and participation of Black older adults in ADPs and SCCs.