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2014-2016ANNUAL REPORTCONNECTING TOMORROW’S GLOBAL LEADERS
CONNECTINGTOMORROW’SGLOBAL LEADERSEXPLORECWY IN 2014-20161WELCOMEAbout CWYMessage from the Governor GeneralMessage from the Chair of the Board and the President32STAYING CONNECTEDLIVING CONNECTIONS134Youth Leaders in ActionGlobal AlliancesIndigenous Youth Leadership ProgramEQWIP HUBs9111317AlumniSupporters2325
1SECTION 1WELCOMETO CWYABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION AND A WARMWELCOME FROM OUR TEAM
ABOUT CWY2WE WANT TO HELP YOUTH TOBECOME AGENTS OF CHANGE FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES, FORTHEIR WORLD.CWY IS 100% FOCUSED ON YOUTH AND A BELIEF IN:PROGRESSIVETHINKINGTHE POWER OFDIVERSITYOPENACCESSWe challenge the status quofor youth by nurturing aculture of creative thinking andingenuity in everything we do.We work towards equity,valuing the unique skills andassets each young personbrings to the table. We have ashared responsibility to promotea fair and just society.We strive for inclusivity ineverything we do, becausewe believe that access totransformative experientiallearning should be open to allyoung people.RECIPROCALCONNECTIONSCULTIVATINGRESILIENCEA GROUNDEDPERSPECTIVEReciprocity is in our DNA. Webelieve collective action driveschange, and fostering honest,cross-cultural relationshipscreates shared and enduringsuccess.We are leaders because weevolve with a changing world.We listen, evaluate and applyour insight to global challengesand opportunities with tenacityand enthusiasm.We believe that investingin young people to pursuepurposeful actions andovercome challengingexperiences creates longerlasting impact for themselvesand society. We make adifference one youth at a time.1
MESSAGESFROM THEGOVERNOR GENERALFROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARDAND THE PRESIDENTDAVID JOHNSTONCOLIN ROBERTSONRITA S. KARAKASWhen we give, a ripple effect ensues,impacting not only those we help, butalso those who are looking for a wayto give. In other words, giving leads tomore giving.That is why I am proud to be thepatron of Canada World Youth, whichencourages young Canadians to lookbeyond our borders and help those inthe greatest need. They set an examplefor other youth to follow, and encouragean ever-growing culture of giving intheir communities, in Canada, andaround the world.Congratulations to all those who havemade a difference. Keep up the goodwork!“When we give, a ripple effect ensues, impacting not only those wehelp, but also those who are looking for a way to give.”The last two years have been a difficult and challengingperiod of transition from which CWY has emerged with arenewed commitment to transforming the lives of youngpeople from Canada and around the world by connecting themthrough reciprocal exchanges.As we have criss-crossed the country and traveled abroadto consult with our 38,000 alumni from 69 countries onour strategic plan, we have been inspired by the countlessformer participants who have told us that CWY was the mostimpactful experience of their lives. It is a legacy that all of usare committed to building upon.CWY is a Canadian flagship on the world stage and a linchpinin our country’s approach to international development andcollaboration.But after 44 years we have had to take steps to ensure oursustainability.34Concerned that we would in the future not be able to relysolely on government funding, we determined in January2014 that we had to develop a new business model. Inadjusting to our new fiscal reality we regrettably had totemporarily curtail exchanges and end the employment ofhighly talented and in many cases long-serving membersof the CWY family. We are grateful to each of them for theirunderstanding, their loyalty and their support of CWY’s visionand mission.We are convinced more than ever that CWY is needed on theglobal stage. With 1.8 billion people aged 10 to 24 in the world,we are benefitting from the largest youth cohort in history.And we need to mobilize and connect these young peopleto support and advance the 2030 Agenda for SustainableDevelopment, which was adopted by 193 governments atthe United Nations Sustainable Development Summit inSeptember 2015. It includes 17 Sustainable DevelopmentGoals (SDGs) to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice,and tackle climate change by 2030. The new agenda istransformative, bringing together social, economic, andenvironmental sustainable development highly relevant for allcountries around the world. The new agenda, in a way, makesevery country a developing one.
MESSAGES CONTINUED.But success depends on young people working togetheracross cultural divides, challenging the status quo andpromoting a fair and just society.These are the hallmarks of CWY.The CWY differentiator is our focus on experiential learning.We are one of the few organizations in the world thatoffers a two-part reciprocal program with one programphase occurring in Canada and the second taking placein one or more exchange countries. We view reciprocityas a progressive approach to development because wheninformation and ideas are allowed to travel in both directionsunderstanding is enhanced and the learning outcomes areamplified.But, in keeping with the CWY spirit, we too are transformingour programming. In the years ahead we will be focusing onthree pillars: the CWY Global Alliance, a new and innovativebusiness model for youth exchanges, EQWIP HUBS and theIndigenous Youth Leadership Program.The new CWY Global Alliance involves creating bilateralpartnerships around the world with like-mindedorganizations, which we expect in many cases will be run byCWY alumni. Our partner organizations will be responsiblefor paying the costs of participation of each young personfrom their country, while CWY will pay for all otherexpenditures. CWY is providing program infrastructure suchas IT systems, financial reporting policies and procedures,recruitment tools, corporate structure guidance and securityand evaluation protocols, while we - our partners and CWY- will jointly develop a strategic plan with youth exchangesat its heart. Although we are looking to the Canadiangovernment to help fund our start-up costs, day-to-dayoperations will be supported by individual and corporatedonations and participation fees.The plan is for the pilot project with the Philippines to beoperational in the coming months, and we intend to expand tofive other countries within five years.5EQWIP HUBS, a joint venture with Youth ChallengeInternational (YCI) represents the second pillar of the newCWY. It is a network of 17 youth innovation spaces, whereyouth – especially women – come together to developmarket relevant skills through a ground-breaking, hands-oncurriculum, build networks, learn from mentors and accesstechnology. The hubs are currently located in Peru, Bolivia,Senegal, Ghana, Tanzania and Indonesia. With an anticipated100,000 participants over the next five years, the reach ofthis initiative is extensive.While all CWY programs are open to Indigenous youth, CWYis committed to programming specifically designed for theseyouth, the fastest growing youth population in Canada. Wetake pride in the fact that between 2009 and 2015, 595Indigenous youth represented 25% of all youth on CWYprograms. As they balance between change and tradition, ourgoal is to help prepare Indigenous youth through experientialhands-on learning for their future within the context of theirown culture, language, identity, traditional practices andknowledge.CWY BOARDOF DIRECTORSPRESIDENT’SADVISORY COUNCILApril 1, 2014 – March 31, 2016April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2016Colin Robertson – ChairMarc LePage - TreasurerScott ElliottSusan Handrigan (joined October 2015)Dr. Michael Hawes (joined October 2015)Danielle Johnston (until June 2015)Lois Mitchell (until June 2015)Kai NestmanRob Norris (joined October 2015)John Parisella (joined January 2016)Priscilla Sabbas-WattsThe Hon. Gerry St-Germain (until July 2014)Josée St-Pierre (until October 2015)Elizabeth Zarpa (until June 2014)Brett HouseAndis Erawan FaizasyahCharles LusthausElizabeth ZarpaJamie RooneyMatthew PearceMichèle AudetteNatasha MoranoOvide MercrediPhilip OxhornThis has indeed been a challenging two years. Throughoutwe have demonstrated our resiliency, our creativity and ourcommitment to our mission and values. We are indebted toour CWY family, from our current participants to alumni andstaff, for their support and encouragement. On behalf of all ofus, we wish to thank the members of our Board of Directorsand pay tribute in particular to Danielle Johnston, the Hon.Lois Mitchell, the Hon. Gerry St-Germain, Josée St-Pierreand Elizabeth Zarpa who retired.In looking ahead, all of us are motivated by the fact thatthe need for CWY has never been more evident. As globalcitizens we face significant challenges from poverty toclimate change and terrorism, and we remain convincedthat face-to-face exchanges and shared experiences are thebest way to build bridges of understanding. With our focuson connecting young people, CWY is training the leaders andchange agents of tomorrow. The last two years have been adifficult and challenging period of transition from which CWYhas emerged with a renewed commitment to transforming thelives of young people from Canada and around the world byconnecting them through reciprocal exchanges.6
2SECTION 2LIVINGCONNECTIONSA GLIMPSE INTO OUR RENOWNEDINTERNATIONAL EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS
10EXCHANGES: LIVING CONNECTIONSYOUTH LEADERSIN ACTIONWE BELIEVE EVERY YOUTH HASTHE POWER TO LEAD AND THECAPACITY TO ruBoliviaBringing the world’s youth together to fosterunderstanding, development and growth. That’swhat Canada World Youth has been doing for over40 years. And this is our mission going forward.Our Youth Leaders in Action exchange programis the cornerstone of this mission. With programsin over 20 countries around the world, youthbetween the ages of 15 and 35 explore theirworld and gain leadership experience throughparticipation in community-driven developmentprojects.Working on HIV/AIDS projects in Namibia. Plantingpotatoes in Bolivia. Mentoring teachers in Ghana.Tending gardens in Costa Rica. Assisting withrural health and nutrition clinics in the Philippines.Assessing health services in northern Canada.Farming in Nova Scotia.During the program, youth volunteers contributedto projects, which focused on health, theenvironment or gender equity, lived in hostfamilies, and took part in youth-led educationalactivities. It’s all about making connections thatcontinue long after youth return to their homecountry.Although 2015 marked the final year of thisiteration of the program, our successes wereas spectacular as ever, featuring additionalexchanges to Indonesia and Tanzania for disabledyoung people and involving the participation of673 young people from 7 different countries.Over its six-year existence, Youth Leaders inAction delivered 235 youth exchanges with 3,910volunteers representing 1,942,577 volunteer hours.KenyaTanzaniaMozambiqueIndonesiaSouth Africa6 YEARS OF IMPACT235We are indeed proud of the impact of YouthLeaders in Action. It has changed the lives ofpeople around the world, many of whom are nowin leadership positions across the globe and arebringing positive change to their communities.Youth exchanges delivered3,910Volunteer participants1,942,577Youth Leaders in Action has allowed CWY toestablish strong and effective links with ourpartners, both in Canada and internationally. It hasalso positioned us as the leaders in internationalYouth Exchanges. In looking ahead, we arebuilding on both these strengths and developinga sustainable exchange program that responds tothe needs of today’s youth.Photo: This could be a caption ofthe photo that is being displayed.9VietnamVolunteerhours“While it is fine to turn to a bookto learn about and grasp thingsconceptually, it is only by beingthere, living it, having the realityfill your eyes and ears and nosethat you will truly understand.”Kelly BabcockCWY Participant, India
GLOBAL ALLIANCE1112EXCHANGES:A NEW WAY OF CONNECTINGTHE PILOT PROJECTYOUTH MATTER TODAY BECAUSETHEY WILL SHAPE THE FUTUREOF ALL COUNTRIES.Canada World Youth has made an outstandingcontribution to youth leadership over the years,creating lasting connections globally. We areexperts in creating life-changing exchangeexperiences for young people around the world.We are now taking the next step by building aGlobal Alliance, often in partnership with ouralready engaged and motivated alumni. As leadersin their communities and appreciative of their CWYexperience, our alumni are committed to helpingensure the next generation of leaders benefit fromglobal experiences and intercultural opportunities.Each Global Alliance franchise will have accessto the tools they need to succeed as well as theflexibility to adapt the model to local business,social, demographic and political contexts. CWYis providing all the necessary infrastructuresupport including IT systems, recruitment tools,legal templates, security protocols and corporatestructure. Members will operate under the CWYbrand and carry out reciprocal youth exchangeprograms as we have done for more than 44years. Our goal is the success of all GlobalMembers.Our program pairs a Canadian youth with a youthfrom a host country, called their counterpart. Overthe course of four to six months, the participantslive and work together. They each have theopportunity to leave familiar territory and toexperience immensely different environmentsand see, feel and live issues such as poverty,conflict and injustice. Through the counterpartrelationship, participants experience culturaldifferences in a direct, personal way.Through such intensive opportunities,transformation happens. Values and attitudes areshaped for life. Cultural differences are exploredand celebrated. Injustice is recognized andopposed. Participants gain profound experiencein working collaboratively and the knowledge thatthey can make a difference in the present, and forthe future.We are proud of what our alumni have achieved,and we are excited to be collaborating withthem on the Global Alliance. Pilot programsare currently planned for the Philippines andIndonesia, and we are committed to providing lifechanging leadership and community engagementexperiences for 400 enlightened youth annuallywithin five years.400Pilot project locations:PhilippinesYouth participants withinIndonesiathe next 5 years.“One of the biggest lessons I learned from CWY is the necessityfor young people to take responsibility for their own directionand learning.”Johanna Skibsrud2001 Participant,Novelist and Giller Prize Winner
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS: BUILDING CONNECTIONSOUR INDIGENOUSYOUTHLEADERSHIPPROGRAMLIFE-LONG SKILLS THATWORK IN HARMONY WITHCULTURAL TRADITIONS.Through experiential hands-on learning experiences,living and working with other Indigenous youth and inIndigenous communities around the world, participants in ourIndigenous Youth Leadership Program discover how to beactive and engaged global leaders and to champion others.The experience provides them with the knowledge, skillsand strategies needed to enhance their leadership roles,academic performance and employability. The program isdelivered in collaboration with Indigenous communities inCanada and local partners abroad.The challenges facing Indigenous people are vast. Thelack of real opportunities for advancement often resultsin dependency and social exclusion. We recognize thefundamental role that all Indigenous peoples have played,and continue to play, in our global village. We believe thatIndigenous youth, given the skills and experiences, canachieve their utmost potential and become active leaders intheir communities and elsewhere.In 2014-2015, CWY implemented innovative approachesand best practices which brought about an increase inthe participation of Indigenous youth in all its programs.We are committed to empowering the next generation ofIndigenous leaders in Canada and internationally. We knowthey can become catalysts for change through communitydevelopment and multilateral cooperation.“I participated in a CWY program in 1993 which began in Donnacona, Québec and took me to Brazil. Theexperience changed my life and opened my eyes and heart to how ignorant I was about my own richculture. I came back strong and proud of who I was. Over the years, I became increasingly active andpassionate. Twenty years ago, I promoted CWY during the Royal Commission on Indigenous People toensure that my brothers and sisters across Canada would also be able to benefit from the program thatsaved my life.”Michèle Audette CWY participant 1993,Past-President of The Native Women’s Association of Canada and recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond13Jubilee Medal. Commissioner, National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.FOUR DISTINCT ACTIVITIES OF THEINDIGENOUS YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM1. Youth Exchanges are developed incollaboration with international and Canadianpartners. The educational approach providesintensive, hands-on, self-directed learning ina semi-structured environment, and facilitatesactive participation of youth in all stages ofthe experience and learning process.2. Youth Forums provide trainingopportunities and workshops in a conferencesetting on issues and themes affectingIndigenous youth. The forums are a gatheringfor youth to discuss and participate in learningactivities, and are facilitated by experts in theirrespective fields.3. Youth Internships provide valuable workexperience for Indigenous youth, raising theiremployability and/or empowering youth tofurther their education post-internship. CWY’ssecond team of ten interns, funded by theGovernment of Canada, left for Colombia inthe summer of 2015 and a third team went in2016.4. The United Nations Seminar providesIndigenous youth with an annual opportunityto increase their knowledge of UN programs,mechanisms and bodies, Canada’s role at theUN, and Indigenous Peoples’ participation inUnited Nations systems.14
BUILDING CONNECTIONSCWY PARTICIPATED IN A NUMBER OF EVENTS TO BUILDA COMMUNITY THAT CULTIVATES INDIGENOUS YOUTHDEVELOPMENT AND EMERGING LEADERSHIP.DECEMBER 2015 Assembly of First Nations (AFN) GalaSEPTEMBER 2014 World Conference on Indigenous PeoplesJULY 2014 Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) 2014 GeneralAssembly and Back to Batoche FestivalGLOBAL LEARNERS1515GLOBAL LEARNER PROGRAMThe Global Learner Program takes learning beyond the classroom. It providesexperiences that combine living with a host family and working as a volunteer ina host community. The Global Learner program aims to promote global citizenshipthrough the direct participation of youth in community-driven development projects.The program provides youth groups or individual participants aged 15 and over witha rich educational experience of two weeks to three months through volunteer workplacements, host family living, educational activities and critical reflection.In 2014-15, 143 youth from seven academic institutions and two community groupstook part in 16 projects. They travelled to countries as far flung as Peru, India andSenegal, working on projects like sea turtle conservation, gender empowermentand nutrition programs.143Youth participants in 2014-1516Volunteer projectsJUNE 2014 Aboriginal Youth and Confederation: LearningFrom the Past & Building for the FutureAPRIL 2014 A taste of the Arctic16
18INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS: BUILDING CONNECTIONSEQWIP HUBSPARTNERSHIPS WILL CONNECTTHE WORLD.For more than 40 years, through volunteerprograms across Canada and the world, CanadaWorld Youth has introduced participants to theirpotential and given them the courage to pursuegoals. Our world-renowned programs provideopportunities for youth to participate in communitydevelopment projects. They gain the leadershipand communication skills that allow them tobecome agents of change and assets to theircommunities.Canada World Youth is proud of our latestpartnership with Youth Challenge International.Together we launched in 2015 EQWIP HUBs:Powering Sustainable Youth Livelihoods thanksto the financial support of Global Affairs Canada.This is an innovative platform created to transformthe economic trajectory of youth around the world.THE FIRST YEAR OF OPERATIONS WASMARKED BY A SERIES OF ACHIEVEMENTS:6CountryofficesCanadian volunteersplaced in the field1731216 highly skilled Country ManagersEstablished and openedThis program is fueled by collaboration andsupported by a global network of dedicatedpartners such as Taking it Global (TIG), UNHabitat, Education Development Center (EDC) andthe Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC).It is operated in partnership with established andlocally respected youth-centered organizations.We are stronger together.Recruited and trained 16Canadian staff for theOttawa officeShort-term placementsPartnershipAgreementssignedDesigned, adapted and translated 6employability training curriculumstraining, interaction and learningEQWIP HUBs is a network of 17 dynamic youthinnovation spaces, which are up and running insix countries: Bolivia, Ghana, Indonesia, Peru,Senegal and Tanzania. These hubs located inurban and semi-urban centres offer employabilityand entrepreneurship training that is responsiveto local realities. They also foster collaborationamong local governments, the private sector andcivil society to leverage local resources and createmore opportunities for youth.Long-term placements9Developed a comprehensive online Knowledge Management Platform forBegan core employability895training programs andTrained 895 youth in atreached 274 youthleast one tertiary skill274Welcomed an impressive 65% femaleparticipants to in-country programmingEQWIP HUBs bring a different perspective tointernational development. It is centered on threethemes: connecting youth-to-youth, building skillsand sustaining livelihoods.5212Recruited and trained 46 field staff, includingEQWIPHUBs3913Completed 6Finalized 9Gender EqualityStrategicPlans, one forPartnershipCapacityAssessments& PartnersSustainabilityPlanseach country ofoperationsPhoto: This could be a caption ofthe photo that is being displayed.6Completed 6 countrybaseline assessments
20PROPELLING YOUTH FORWARDWe believe that EQWIP HUBs is the next big innovation in global youthdevelopment. Qualified and passionate young Canadians work in specializedteams to support each EQWIP HUB, fueling cross-cultural innovation, genderresponsive programming and peer-to-peer mentorship. EQWIP HUBs are based oncollaboration, and we are grateful for our global network of dedicated partners andsupporters. Our goal is to propel 100,000 youth forward by rn more about EQWIP HUBsVisit www.eqwiphubs.org
3SECTION 3STAYINGCONNECTEDWE’RE STRONGER TOGETHER
CONNECTING ALUMNI23A NETWORK OF ENGAGED, GLOBALCITIZENS.OUR ALUMNI ARE GLOBALThey are teachers, doctors, public servants, andadvocates. They share a common experienceand bring their knowledge of internationaldevelopment and empowerment to their workevery day. They are engaged and active. They areapplying the leadership skills they learned at CWYto their daily lives.Our network of 38,000 alumni shows the valueof our programs. Many past participants havefounded their own non-profit organizations. Manyhave gone on to rewarding and successful careersin the field of international development. Manyhave become successful professionals with globaloutlook. Many have become senior academicsand teachers, helping to inspire and mentor theirstudents about the importance of being a globalcitizen.ALUMNI ACTIVITIESWe’ve been busy the past two years traveling coast-to-coast, from Halifaxto Vancouver, hosting alumni events in order to reconnect with our alumni.These events have given CWY alumni a great opportunity to network, sharestories and relive experiences. Visit our website and follow us on social mediato see which city we will be in next!Past CWY Indigenous youth participantsare making change in their world. One suchparticipant is Jordan Konek, a bilingual videojournalist and reporter/editor for CBC North.He is an advocate for climate change and offersan Inuit voice on this crucial issue. Anotherexample is Cory Nicotine, a past CWY Indigenousyouth participant and recipient of the nationallyrecognized Everyday Political Citizen Award forhis work bringing youth from all cultures togetherwith Edmonton-based iHuman.ARE YOU A CWY ALUMNI?We want to hear from you! A great way to reconnect is through our monthly alumni newsletter whereyou can catch up on the latest news, events and stories from your peers. So please subscribe and makesure to update your contact info by communicating with us at alumni-anciens@cwy-jcm.org. Send usyour stories, accomplishments, group reunion plans, etc., so we can share and grow our network ofglobal CWY alumni. Don’t forget to get your counterparts involved!MENTORSHIP PROGRAMIn 2014-2016, several pairings successfully completed the CWY mentorship program. We wish to thankour young protégés and our very capable and accommodating mentors for having participated. Currentplans are to reinvigorate the program during the next fiscal year, and our goal is to double the size of thisimportant CWY initiative in subsequent years.24
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youth, the fastest growing youth population in Canada. We take pride in the fact that between 2009 and 2015, 595 Indigenous youth represented 25% of all youth on CWY programs. As they balance between change and tradition, our goal is to help prepare Indigenous youth through experiential hands-on learning for their future within the context of their
