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Youth Ambassadors

Youth Ambassadors Program Fabien Leboeuf

Being a youth ambassador for Development and Peace — Caritas Canada is a unique opportunity to gain valuable first-hand experience in the field of international solidarity, while working closely with our regional animators and youth program officer.

Hired on seasonal part-time contracts, youth ambassadors play a crucial role as spokespersons and leaders of regional youth awareness and engagement efforts. Their mission can include developing new strategies to raise youth awareness, as well as organizing regional education, advocacy or fundraising events for young adults.

In tribute to his ardent youth advocacy, this has been named after the late Fabien Leboeuf since 2023. Leboeuf was our organization’s executive director from 1996-2001.

Fabien Leboeuf, DPCC’s former executive director (1996-2001)

Who are our youth ambassadors?

Our youth ambassadors represent the following four major regions: Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario and Western Canada.

We are happy to introduce:

Kingsley ALOZIE

ATLANTIC

My name is Kingsley Alozie, a PhD candidate in Linguistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

As a Youth Ambassador, I am committed to amplifying the voices of young people; inspiring them to become catalysts for transformation through raising awareness about global injustices and the importance of solidarity; engaging with schools, parishes and communities to disseminate knowledge and foster understanding; and encouraging youth participation in campaigns, fundraising and volunteer activities that support our mission.

Please contact me at ikalozie@devp.org

Abel Marius OULAÏ

QUEBEC

I'm Abel Marius Oulaï, a master's student in electrical engineering at Laval University.

In my role as youth ambassador for Quebec, I'll be promoting the movement to young adults through activities that introduce the movement and raise awareness.
I'll also liaise with schools interested in the D&P Schools program. The aim is also to prepare our future young adults, who represent the future, for Development and Peace — Caritas Canada.

Please contact me at amoulai@devp.org

Nicole ESPINAL ROA

ONTARIO

My name is Nicole and I am the youth ambassador for Ontario! I am 18 years old, and currently in my first year of Social Sciences at McMaster University.

In this position, I hope to establish a network of youth reps within different Ontario universities to better advocate and learn to be a better advocate for not only my community, but for those all around.

Please contact me at neroa@devp.org

Samuel John MEDERNACH

WESTERN CANADA

Hello, my name is Sam. I was born and raised in Saskatoon, Sask., and I'm a first-year at the University of Saskatchewan. I'm currently studying music and I love getting involved with my community in extracurriculars, sports, etc.

The western region has the unique challenge of a vast geographical landmass separating us. However, I hope to help in creating a strong and connected youth community during my term as youth ambassador.

Please contact me at smedernach@devp.org