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Youth leader programs
(ages 18-35)

Ready to make a change?

Are you between 18 and 35 years old and want to get involved in social justice and global solidarity, and take concrete action at your level?

Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada is exactly the movement for you!

Why get involved with DPCC?

Being part of the youth movement means:   

  • Meeting other motivated young people across Canada who share similar values
  • Developing vital skills in facilitation, advocacy, event organizing, mobilization and communication
  • Helping raise awareness about international solidarity and the realities faced by our partners in the Global South
  • Taking part in meaningful local, national or international actions and events

You’ll discover that no matter your availability or level of involvement, there is a place for you! 

How to get involved?

Small actions, big impact

(LESS THAN 20 MIN)

- Follow @devpeace on Instagram, X and Facebook and share our posts.

- Discover our Youth Leader Kit.

- Sign and share our petitions.

- Talk about DPCC at school, in church, on the radio, in a podcast, with roommates, etc.

Community events

(A FEW HOURS TO A DAY)

- Organize a film screening and discussion on campaign issues like climate, food sovereignty, peace, etc.

- Host a solidarity dinner or concert in your parish or university.

- Facilitate a workshop in your school, community or faith group.

Long-term involvement

- Join or create a local youth group with the support of DPCC animator.

- Become a youth representative and get involved in your community by being a link to our national team.

- Become a youth ambassador: gain your first professional experience in an international solidarity organization.

Ready to get started?

Got an idea for an activity? Want to join a group? Or just have a question? 

Please email us at Youth.Jeunesse@devp.org.

RESOURCES

Youth leader kit - cover page

Youth Leader Kit by Development and Peace — Caritas Canada

PDF FORMAT | 10 PAGES | Q&A

We have developed this Youth Leader Kit to support you in your commitment to DPCC, offering you concrete, fun, and meaningful actions while developing your skills and leadership in solidarity.

Download and print your kit. Promote it in your community! Have fun earning badges and building a better world!

Download

How does it work?

1
Sign up online to receive your welcome kit, which includes:

- a list of badges,
- and a resource document detailing all the activities.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP >>

2
Choose your challenges (badges) from among the five main themes:

– Civic engagement
– Integral ecology
– International solidarity
– Faith in action
– Communication

3
Complete one or more badge activities!

Each badge offers one or more activities: it's up to you to choose the ones that inspire you the most and suit you best!

While a few of the suggest activities are tied to specific dates, most can be done at your own pace, on your own or in groups, throughout the year .

4
Share your actions with us!

Use this online form to share your actions with us. You can also send us some photos to: Youth.Jeunesse@devp.org.

5
At the end of the year, if you have earned at least 5 badges, you will receive:

– an official DPCC certificate signed by our executive director,
– and a special prize!

 Want to get started?
Sign up now

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