Several Canadian young people will be given the chance to experience cross-cultural living while assisting people in need and learning about international development thanks to a new International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) offered by World Renew and supported by the Canadian government through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
"Our Government is proud to provide young Canadians with the opportunity to participate in international assistance projects in developing countries," said the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, as he announced the agreement to provide funding to World Renew and 23 other organizations to provide international development internships.
World Renew’s internships will be offered to four Canadians who will gain a learning experience in Cambodia, Honduras, Mozambique, and Senegal.
“Each intern will be placed with one of World Renew’s field offices or community partners,” explains Ida Kaastra-Mutoigo, World Renew Director. “They will gain crucial skills and international experience while they support the partners’ efforts to strengthen food security, improve environmental practices, empower local youth, and increase gender equality in several communities.”
Throughout their time with World Renew, the interns will be supported and mentored by key World Renew personnel.
“We know that young people are more aware than ever about global issues and are interested in being involved. These internships are one way that World Renew can tap into that enthusiasm. They provide a handful of young people with hands-on training and will equip them for a possible future in international development,” said Mutoigo.
World Renew also provides several other ways for young people get more involved including a 24-hour fast, several short-term volunteer placements, and regular fund and awareness-raising campaigns. World Renew also engages young adults as members on its Board.
The application process for these new internships will begin this Spring. Applicants must be Canadian between the ages of 19 and 30. They must also be graduates of a post-secondary program and not currently employed full-time in their area of study. Click here for more information or contact Iona Buisman at [email protected].