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
Graduate Initiates PPE Production Collective in Response to COVID-19 (Canada)
Jordan Bowden (OceanPath Fellowship, 2016-2017) is using his skills to create partnerships in a collaborative effort to manufacture and supply personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers on the frontline of the fight against COVID-19 in the Montreal area.
Introducing the Newest Cohort of Canadian Youth Leaders
Fellows will work with community partners to implement a broad diversity of projects, from developing computer literacy for newcomers in Moncton, to tackling mental health stigma through participatory arts in Malawi, to enhancing environmental awareness and action in Ghana.
IDW: Youth Leaders #GoForTheGoals
Supporting integration and empowerment for Canada’s newcomers, developing solutions for chronic homelessness, improving inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities – young leaders are taking charge of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by leading development initiatives in their communities.