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Pjila'si | Welcome

What We Do

We are a coalition of individuals, organizations, and institutions working in the Atlantic region, committed to achieving peaceful, just and sustainable communities, locally and globally. 

Strengthening members and partners

We work to strengthen the effectiveness of our members and partners by providing them with access to resources and opportunities, creating spaces for reflection, dialogue and capacity building.

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Supporting youth leadership

We support youth leadership in international cooperation by giving youth the opportunity to act as global citizens, engaging them with peers, connecting them to resources and opportunities, and developing knowledge sharing and for-youth by-youth programming.

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Amplifying voice and reach

We amplify the influence of our members, youth, partners and the Atlantic Canadian international cooperation sector by enabling their representing and advocating for them in international and national forums, fostering meaningful conversations and dialogue to influence change.

Current Opportunities

Lunch and Learn on Engaging Youth Authentically

Lunch and Learn

Explore what contributes to authentic and safe participation and engagement of youth, especially young women and young leaders. Join us on March 19 and 21 to learn from two recent graduate and doctoral research aimed at benefiting organizations and programs aimed at engaging youth.

Register now!

Apply now for the Global Citizenship Certificate.

Youth

The Global Citizenship Certificate encourages youth to explore connections to their local and international communities and empowers young people to act as effective global citizens. Through virtual workshops, volunteer placement, advocacy projects, and connecting with other youth from across the Atlantic, youth will learn and practice being effective global citizens.

Application deadline is February 11, 2024

Calling PhotoVoice Participants

Youth, Partners

The Photvoices Program empowers youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos. Through the program, Atlantic Canadian youth and youth from the Global South use photos to share their stories, build skills, explore various topics related to social justice, learn from local and global experts.

Participant applications will be accepted until all spots are full

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