Filed under: Canada, Education, Environment, Prince Edward Island | Tags: ACIC, Adam MacIsaac, Atlantic Council For International Cooperation, Canadian International Development Agency, CIDA, Development, International Development, PEI, Prince Edward Island
Here is the video which was produced in Halifax by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) for the Active 8 Campaign for International Development Week.
You can sign up for a pledge by clicking here.
Filed under: Canada, Climate Justice, Environment, Human Rights | Tags: ACIC, Active-8!, Atlantic Council For International Cooperation, Canada, Canadian International Development Agency, CIDA, Climate Change, Environment, Human Rights, Millennium Development Goals, Youth, Youth-led Development
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
Filed under: Education, Youth, Youth-led Development | Tags: Canadian Government, CIDA, CIDA nternational Youth Intership Program, Future of CIDA Internship Program Up in the Air, International Development, Youth-led Development
Since 1998, the Canadian government has been sponsoring hundreds of young Canadians working overseas in the field of international development – a highly competitive field that is nearly impossible to break into. This fabulous program (International Youth Internship Program) has offered critical opportunities for young professionals to get their foot in the door. Students/graduates are placed in diverse interships with development organizations overseas, while all costs of this invaluable experience are covered by CIDA, representing but a small portion of its overall budget. This was a way for the Canadian Government to invest in its young graduates/future leaders, allowing them much-needed, and hard to come by, practical experience.
There has been talk that the current Government is planning to discontinue this International Youth Intership Program in 2009. This means that young graduates, pursuing work abroad in international development, will lose a crucial opportunity to get their feet in the door. Really, this represents a huge divestment by the Canadian Government from its future leaders.
You can read more about the program and the threat of potential termination in the Embassy Magazine article from August 20th “Future of CIDA Internship Program Up in the Air“
