Islander Adam MacIsaac of St. Peter’s Bay is being recognized as an inspiring individual whose actions have made a significant contribution towards promoting global citizenship.

Adam was chosen from among other youth in Atlantic Canada between the ages of 15-30 who have played an active role in the areas of social justice and environmental sustainability. As one of eight individuals selected from the region, Adam will be profiled nationally with other youth leaders across Canada in recognition of his efforts to build a better future.

All Global Youth Ambassadors will lead a team as part of the Active-8! Campaign to promote activities marking International Development Week. This team of inspiring youth are inviting individuals and groups to create an on-line pledge to take action to create positive change in their communities and around the world. Pledges can be made from now until February 13th The Active-8! Team obtaining the most pledges will win a prize of $1000.

“From being involved, you are opening up a world of opportunities to learn more about the issues which are affecting communities around the globe and how to work along side them in the fight for social/environmental justice,” said Adam.

Adam was selected on the basis of his work with local community groups as well as his role representing youth on the international scene. “Adam is committed to working with others on PEI and across the world to build a more sustainable and equitable world,” said nominator Leo Cheverie. “His work in promoting climate justice most recently in Copenhagen needs to be highlighted.”

Adam and his team will be encouraging as many Islanders as possible to pledge an action towards creating a better world by visiting http://www.active8campaign.com.

ABOUT THE ACTIVE-8! CAMPAIGN:

The Active-8! Campaign is a project of the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) made possible with funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). For more information on the Active-8! Campaign and to register your pledge of action during International Development Week, visit http://www.active8campaign.com.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK:

Held annually, the first full week of February, International Development Week (IDW) highlights and illustrates the work of Canada’s development community.

International Development Week provides a great opportunity for Canadians to:

•Increase the awareness of the role many Canadians play in international development;

•Learn more about life in developing countries; and

•Find out how they can become global citizens, actively involved in international development.

ABOUT ACIC:

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is a coalition representing more than 70 organizations, institutions and individuals working in the Atlantic region which are committed to achieving global sustainability in a peaceful and healthy environment, with social justice, human dignity, and participation for all. ACIC also takes a leadership role in engaging Atlantic Canadians around issues relating to international development, global sustainability, and social justice. http://www.acic-caci.org