Young people

Let’s build that better world!

Dear young people, please, do not be bystanders in life. Get involved! […] Don’t stand aloof, but immerse yourselves in the reality of life, as Jesus did. Above all, in one way or another, fight for the common good, serve the poor, be protagonists of the revolution of charity and service….
— Pope Francis, Christus Vivit, 174

Passionate about social justice? Wondering what causes of global poverty? Looking to develop your leadership skills? Think a more just world is possible? Want to help build it?

Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada is just your kind of movement!

Young people can be involved in our movement and stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in the Global South in several ways including walking in climate marches, travelling to meet our partners on solidarity tours, becoming members, representing the youth voice at national and international conferences and even helping chart our course by serving on our governing council.

We also have a multitude of resources for campuses, schools and parishes in our activities database. Also check out our D&P Schools Program.

Our membership of national and international networks like KAIROS Canada, CIDSE and Caritas Internationalis makes your canvas limitless!

To get involved at a local, regional or national level, contact your local animator or reach out to youth programs officer Selina Hunt at youth@devp.org.

Here’s what it looks like

Don’t take our word for it!

Here’s what some of our young members say about their Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada experience.

I love Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada's commitment to strive towards Christ-centered social justice. Since elementary school, I've gotten involved with THINKFast and learned about the great work D&P does to serve those in the Global South and to educate others regarding the injustice.
For the next five years, I expect to see an increase in its engagement and community partnership with the youth.

I got involved in Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada because I saw it as an opportunity to learn about Catholic Social Teaching and my responsibilities toward caring for our common home.
Over the next five years, I expect the organization to build relationships with Indigenous neighbors in Canada to support self-determination.