Global Citizenship Youth Conference 2026
Are you between the ages of 15 and 17 and interested in exploring global issues? Join us for the 2026 Global Citizenship Youth Conference!
About the Program
The conference is an opportunity for youth to get informed, get inspired, and take action on local and global issues in a safe and welcoming space. Participants will meet and engage with a diverse group of youth from different communities and cultures across the four Atlantic provinces. Participants will:
Connect with others who are committed to social justice and effective global citizenship
Challenge systems and barriers that block change
Create skills that foster personal and professional social change
Identify actionable Change within their communities and circles
The conference is free of charge, and food and accommodation are provided. ACIC will arrange and cover the expense of all travel for youth participants.
The Global Citizenship Youth Conference invites youth (ages 15-17) to learn about, and take action on, global issues. Hosted by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation, participants will spend three days (July 10-13, 2026) at the Debert Hospitality Centre in Debert, Nova Scotia.
Through interactive activities, discussion, games, reflection, and more, the conference will explore topics such as peace and conflict, human rights, Indigenous realities, the Sustainable Development Goals, refugee experiences, poverty and food sovereignty, gender equity, environment, anti-racism, 2SLGBTQSIA+ realities, and more.
If you are interested in joining as a Conference Leader, you can apply here!
We are also recruiting for a Digital Storyteller for the Conference!
If you are interested in this role during the conference, you can learn more here!