Canada World Youth

Canada World Youth (CWY, in French: Jeunesse Canada Monde (JCM)) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing youth with an opportunity to learn about other communities, cultures and people while developing leadership and communications skills.

Founded in 1971 by Jacques Hébert (1923–2007) a former Canadian senator and lifelong promoter of youth and international development programs, Canada World Youth has sent over 38,000 youth volunteers in 69 countries worldwide to participate in its programs.

Current programs

EQWIP HUBs
China-Canada Young Leaders Program
Indigenous Youth Leadership
Global Learner
Mentorship Program

Former programs

Youth Leaders in Action
Québec sans frontières
CWY Student Network

Partner countries since 1971

Antilles and America

Asia

Africa

Central and East Europe

Oceania

Fiji

References

"Canada World Youth - History". Canada World Youth. Archived from the original on September 25, 2005. Retrieved September 30, 2005.

External links

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