With the federal budget declared, what will Canada provide for international development and the non-profit sector as a whole? Check out the Canadian Council for International Cooperation's take on the new fiscal policy.
Welcome to the February edition of the e-news. The theme of this issue is YCI'S TAKE ON INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
February 1-7: International Development Week
February 15: Nirvana Day - Buddhism
February 16: President's Day, USA
February 24: Mardi Gras
February 25: People Power Day - Commemorates the People Power Revolution of 1986 - Philippines
February is Black History Month
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For many who have been affected by the recent economic recession, solace is found in getting involved in international development issues on a voluntary level. In a recent article from the Globe and Mail, "What I did on my layoff" explores how the appeal of volunteering abroad has been catching on for those laid off in the economic downturn. Check out the article here!
Looking to make a difference this Spring and Summer? Apply now! There are still spots available in Guyana and Costa Rica! Want to learn more? Check out some informative videos for Guyana and Costa Rica!
Want to volunteer your time as part of a motivated team dedicated to international development initiatives? Take a look at how you can get involved with YCI'S Volunteer Action Network!
Po-Yi Liu is currently preparing to travel to Costa Rica for 5 weeks this coming summer. Read about her experiences fundraising so far and what she has learned about herself.
Jane Baldwin has just returned from a 6 month stay in Ethiopia as YCI's CIDA Intern. Read her personal account of how she came to be a part of CIDA's internship program, and how she developed a deep interest in international development.
YCI's Volunteer Advisory Council met for the first VAC retreat to discuss what directions they would like to take the Volunteer Action Network in 2009. Check out what they have planned for YCI's alumni involvement in global development initiatives! Read more...
Gwendolynne Young is a two-time YCI alumnus and is now devoting her time to helping out the YCI staff in our downtown Toronto office. Check out Gwen's take on how YCI filled her with newfound inspiration, enthusiasm, and focus for international development issues.
This month, YCI staff would like to highlight some events, projects and organizations that we think are worth checking out:
Diaspora Youth Speak The Ontario Council for International Cooperation is launching a new public engagement project in the upcoming weeks. Diaspora Youth Speak is an opportunity for youth who identify as part of a diaspora to speak out on issues related to international development. Click above if you would like to learn more!
International Development Week at the University of Ottawa If you live in or around our nation's capital, why not get out to the University of Ottawa and see what they have in store for International Development Week 2009? Click the above link to find an event that's right for you!
Development Classifieds is a website that considers itself a marketplace for all things related to international development, and they have listings for events happening all over the world! In a far-off place and not sure if there are international development events near you? Check out this website to find out!
Centre for Social Innovation The CSI is a social enterprise, incorporating a number of non-profit and international development organizations, that has a mission to catalyze social change. Live in the Toronto area? Check out their website!
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