Youth Leadership
Recent events around the world demonstrate that young people are at the heart of social justice and social change. The Coady Institute recognizes both the need for and the capacity of youth leaders to play a pivotal role in community change.
Last year, the world’s population surpassed seven billion people, more than half of whom are under the age of 30. Young people are at the heart of today’s great strategic opportunities and challenges, from rebuilding the global economy to combating violent extremism to building a sustainable environment. Coady programs support the aspirations of young leaders around the globe for positive social change.
Recent events around the world demonstrate that young people are at the heart of social justice and social change. The Coady Institute recognizes both the need for and the capacity of youth leaders to play a pivotal role in community change. We are dedicated to providing knowledge-sharing, global experiences and education to support the aspirations of youth leaders in Canada and the developing world. Grounded in the Coady International Institute’s approach to citizen-led development, Coady Youth Programs offers learning opportunities for young leaders to develop the capacity for citizen action towards a more just world.
Pathy Foundation Fellowship
Targeted towards students 29 years old and under who are about to graduate from undergraduate or Masters level study at Bishop’s, McGill, uOttawa, Queen’s or StFX, the program offers up to $50,000 in funding to support Fellows’ travel, living expenses and project costs, while providing them with comprehensive learning support and ongoing guidance throughout.
For StFX Students
Coady Institute provides a range of for-credit and extra-curricular career building opportunities for StFX students and youth designed to be practical, skills-based, and grounded in our commitment to social justice and community-driven development in Canada and internationally.
In the News
StFX Students: Summer Intern Positions at Coady Institute
Coady Institute is accepting applications from StFX students for up to four summer student intern positions in the areas of Indigenous leadership and women’s leadership.
Pathy Fellows Share Community Initiatives and Partnerships
As the 2021-22 Pathy Foundation Fellows prepare to begin their yearlong fellowship journey, they are sharing more about their community initiatives and partnerships.
13 Youth Leaders Prepare Social Change Initiatives Amidst Pandemic
We are pleased to announce the incoming young leaders for the 2021-22 Pathy Foundation Fellowship at Coady International Institute. Each fellow has adapted their community initiative for the current global context, and will continue to do so as we see changes in Covid-19 spread and response in local communities around the globe.