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Internships The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) is accepting applications for its second cohort soon! Jointly implemented by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation and the Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, the program offers youth aged 18 - 30 the opportunity to gain valuable international work experience through 4-month internship placements with partner organizations in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and Central America. About Eligibility Criteria Application Process Important Dates About the Program The International Youth Internship Program was launched in 1997, and has always focused on offering young people aged 18-30 from Canada the opportunity to gain skills and professional experience while travelling, living, and working abroad. Since its inception, IYIP has and sent over 7,000 youth to work with partner organizations and institutional abroad in the field of international development. IYIP is part of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy and aims to prepare youth in Canada for future employment or further studies. The focus of the current 2023-2028 IYIP program is to provide meaningful and transformative opportunities to youth facing barriers to employment, such as youth with disabilities, Indigenous youth, racialized youth, and 2SLGBTQI+ youth. This program is designed for youth who: Have faced barriers in securing meaningful employment Are seeking opportunities to acquire new skills and gain professional experience abroad Are interested in contributing their knowledge and skills in meaningful ways abroad Are curious, open-minded, and flexible IYIP is a 5-month commitment that involves: 1 month of pre-departure training (3 weeks virtually, 1 week in person), 4 month international internship placement with a local partner organization, 3 days of post-internship debrief in Canada. The program costs are funded (including airfare, transportation costs, visa fees, pre-departure and post-internship training), and interns will receive a stipend while abroad. Information Sessions Join us for an Information Session to learn more about the IYIP Program, the application and selection process, and placement opportunities for Cohort 2. Registration is required. Tuesday, July 30th 7 pm EDT/8 pm ADT/8:30 pm NDT Friday, August 2nd 11 am EDT/12 pm ADT/12:30 pm NDT Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00 pm EDT/8 pm ADT/8:30 pm NDT This program works with Canadian and international partners across 15 countries. To learn more about the partners, and the type of internship assignment you might have, please review the information sheet for Cohort 2 by clicking here . Application Process Step 1: Written Application Your written application is completed through the application form online. The information and questions are simple and meant to help us understand why you’re interested in the program and what you might bring to it. These applications are reviewed with three criteria: that you have learned about and looked into the program, that you indicate a good fit for one of the partner organizations or placement opportunities, and that you demonstrate one of the qualities most important to the program (curiosity, flexibility, adaptability, and open-mindedness). Applications not meeting these criteria will not be invited to step two. Step 2: Introductory Interview The Introductory Interview is completed with one of the program managers as a way to learn more about your skills, experiences, and interests. These are conversational interviews that have some planned questions. In this step of the process, we select candidates to move forward who demonstrate the qualities important to the program: curiosity, flexibility, adaptability, and open-mindedness. Step 3: Placement Interview The final step in the application process is an interview with international partners and/or subject matter experts. These are more formal, structured interviews led by our international partners and require preparation on the part of the applicant. Not everyone who completes a Placement Interview will be offered an internship position and in this final stage, the international partners ultimately determine who receives an offer. Applications for Cohort 3 (August to December 2025) will open in the winter of 2025. Important Dates Applications Open: August 1 Applications Close: August 15 Interviews: August - September Assignment offers: October Virtual Pre-departure training: January 2025 In-Person Intensive Pre-departure training: Last week of January Internship Placement Abroad: First week in February to the third week in May Reintegration training: Last week of May 2025 Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for this program, you must be: 18-30 years old, at the start date of the internship A Canadian citizen or permanent resident This program gives priority to Indigenous, Racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ interns and youth who have experienced barriers to employment due to COVID-19. This means the program will first select interns who hold those identities from the pool of applicants. No education, work or travel experiences are required to be eligible and successful in this program. We welcome applicants with lived experience and expertise and invite applicants to reach out to us with questions if you are unsure if this program is a good fit for you. Application Details August 15, 2024 Learn More

Venture 2 Impact Nova Scotia Organizational Member Venture 2 Impact uses human centered design and design thinking to approach complex challenges and work with global communities to increase digital resilience and advance gender equity, education, economic opportunity, and well-being for all. Up Learn More Up

Tavneet Kaur Nova Scotia Individual Member Tavneet Kaur is the Founder and Executive Director of X Helping Hands, a storytelling and community engagement initiative that amplifies the voices of international students, newcomers, and BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities across Nova Scotia. Since founding X Helping Hands in 2022, she has expanded its reach from StFX students to rural Nova Scotia, combining in-person sessions, community events, and experiential workshops focused on sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and cultural connection with the land of the Mi’kmaq people. Tavneet is also a secondary math educator with CCRCE and an alumna of StFX. She has been actively involved with local and national initiatives supporting newcomers, Indigenous youth, and multicultural programs, including Clean Foundation, EduNova, ACIC Halifax, CMTOLC, ICTC, The Rostrum Global Initiative (TRGI), and the Centre for Migrant Workers Rights. She has also participated as a delegate and panelist at events such as the ACIC Global Youth Conference 2024, EduNova Stay & Stay Retreat Ceremonies (2024 & 2025), CASSA ACGCS, and CPA Annual National Conventions (2022 & 2023). Outside of her professional and community work, Tavneet enjoys spending time outdoors and practicing yoga. She is passionate about mentorship, building inclusive communities, and creating spaces where newcomers feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. Up Learn More Up

Darlene Doiron New Brunswick Individual Member An educator, a chartered mediator, a sustainable world peace activist, Darlene Doiron specialises in interpersonal workplace and community based conflict. She is best known for her longstanding peace work and dedication to creating a more positive and harmonious province of New Brunswick. Up Learn More Up

Ecology Action Centre Nova Scotia Organizational Member The Ecology Action Centre is a member-based environmental charity in Nova Scotia. Since 1971, they've taken leadership on critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. The Ecology Action Centre acts as watchdog, convener, mobilizer and incubator, and engages community to create systemic change in the face of urgent, complex environmental issues. Up Learn More Up

Atlantic Human Rights Centre New Brunswick Organizational Member The Atlantic Human Rights Centre at St. Thomas University advances human rights through research, education, public awareness, and collaboration at local, national, and international levels. Through its programming, partnerships, and student opportunities, AHRC promotes informed dialogue and prepares the next generation of human rights defenders in Atlantic Canada. Up Learn More Up

Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security Nova Scotia Organizational Member The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security is an institute at Dalhousie University that works to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers in armed violence and transform the cycles of violence. General Dallaire founded the Child Soldiers Initiative in 2007 and Dalhousie University, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, provided a home to the initiative in 2010. Since those early days, the organization has evolved extensively from a training development initiative to one that has applied research and learning that guides operational concepts and, at its core, contributes to a key gap in the peace and security architecture. In 2020, the Initiative became the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security, an international repository of expertise, research and advocacy to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence. Up Learn More Up

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Re-Imagining Development Gathering ACIC’s Re-imagining Development, invites post-secondary students and young professionals in fields of global solidarity/international development to participate in a gathering of the unlearning, co-learning, and re-imagining of ‘international development’. About Eligibility Criteria Application Process Important Dates About the Program In a time where global solitary is more important than ever, join us in exploring alternatives to development that center global AND local solidarity, decolonization, restorative justice, and more. This gathering will serve as an opportunity to learn important skills and knowledge related to practice in global solidarity sectors. To foster a learning environment at the gathering a mix of mediums will be used, including: restorative panels, virtual speakers (to bring in subject matter experts from outside the region), small and large group discussions/workshops, site visits to places of interest related to gathering topics, etc.). Why get involved: Engage with peers and experienced professionals working in fields of global solidarity Learn about alternative frameworks to development that foster communities of solidarity and liberation Combine theory and action to strengthen your understanding of praxis in relation to global solidarity ACIC offers gathering participants access to Linkedin Learning. This provides the opportunity to discover and develop skills through expert-led course videos, in courses on gender equality, climate change, allyship, non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, technology, and more The gathering is free of charge, and food and accommodation are provided. ACIC arranges and covers the expense of all travel for participants Application Process Important details: All meals, travel, and accommodation are provided For more information, contact Jackie at 902.431.2311 or jackie@acic-caci.org The deadline to apply is December 10, 2025 Important Dates Important details: The deadline to apply is December 10, 2025 Gathering dates: January 23-25 Travel dates (if needed): January 22nd and 26th Eligibility Criteria To apply for this program, participants will: Be between the ages of 19-29 Be living in Atlantic Canada Be pursuing a career in local/global solidarity Application Details Apply by: December 10, 2025 Learn More

Re-Imagining Development Gathering 2025 ACIC’s Re-imagining Development, invites post-secondary students and young professionals in fields of global solidarity/international development to participate in a gathering of the unlearning, co-learning, and re-imagining of ‘international development’. About Eligibility Criteria Application Process Important Dates About the Program In a time where global solitary is more important than ever, join us in exploring alternatives to development that center global AND local solidarity, decolonization, restorative justice, and more. This gathering will serve as an opportunity to learn important skills and knowledge related to practice in global solidarity sectors. To foster a learning environment at the gathering a mix of mediums will be used, including: restorative panels, virtual speakers (to bring in subject matter experts from outside the region), small and large group discussions/workshops, site visits to places of interest related to gathering topics, etc.). Why get involved: Engage with peers and experienced professionals working in fields of global solidarity Learn about alternative frameworks to development that foster communities of solidarity and liberation Combine theory and action to strengthen your understanding of praxis in relation to global solidarity ACIC offers gathering participants access to Linkedin Learning. This provides the opportunity to discover and develop skills through expert-led course videos, in courses on gender equality, climate change, allyship, non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, technology, and more The gathering is free of charge, and food and accommodation are provided. ACIC arranges and covers the expense of all travel for participants Application Process Important details: All meals, travel, and accommodation are provided For more information, contact Jackie at 902.431.2311 or jackie@acic-caci.org The deadline to apply is October 17, 2024 Important Dates Important details: The deadline to apply is October 17, 2024 Gathering dates: November 8-10 Travel dates (if needed): November 7 & 11 Eligibility Criteria To apply for this program, participants will: Be between the ages of 18-29 Be living in Atlantic Canada Be pursuing a career in local/global solidarity Application Details Register by: October 17, 2024 Learn More

Global Citizenship Conference 2024 The Global Citizenship Youth Conference is a space for youth (aged 15-17) to discuss, learn about and take action on global issues. Hosted by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation, participants spent three days (July 11-14, 2024) at the Tatamagouche Centre in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia. About Eligibility Criteria Application Process Important Dates About the Program The ACIC youth conference has been consistently one of the most successful events for ACIC. The conference, every year, 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 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, professional, and social change. Identify actionable Change within their communities and circles. The conference is free of charge , and food and accommodation are provided . ACIC arranges and covers the expense of all travel for youth participants. Are you between the ages of 15 and 17 and interested in exploring global issues? Join us for the 2024 Global Citizenship Youth Conference from July 11-14 in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia ! Through interactive activities, discussions, 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 much more. Application Process Apply by July 10, 2024. Important Dates Apply by July 10, 2024 The 2024 Global Citizenship Youth Conference takes place from July 11 - 14, 2024 Eligibility Criteria To participate in the 2024 Global Citizenship Youth Conference, you must be: Be living in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island Age 15-17 Please note that while we would love to accept all applicants, due to the high interest in the conference we will not be able to. It is best to apply as soon as possible, as space is limited!Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all positions are filled. We will inform all applicants, successful or not. Application Details Apply by: July 10, 2024 Learn More

The Mandate Development Centre New Brunswick Organizational Member The Mandate Development Centre (TMDC) is a Moncton-based non-profit driving Atlantic Canada's community development, social inclusion, and creative growth. Through youth, newcomer, and equity-focused initiatives, TMDC strengthens local belonging, workforce participation, and ethical storytelling to connect regional impact with global development goals. Up Learn More Up