Africa Programs International Aboriginal Youth Internships International Aboriginal Youth Internships (IAYI) offers Indigenous youth in Canada the opportunity to work in international development. In partnership with Global Affairs Canada, the IAYI project provides Indigenous youth from Canada with internship opportunities in Uganda. Interns help promote the connection between people, animals, and the environment. They work on environmental education, gender equality and sustainability issues. And they help inspire local young people to think and act sustainably. After the internship, participants receive job search training, and we connect them to a network of organizations and individuals that can help them build the world they believe in. Community-Driven Solutions Supporting Indigenous youth to gain skills they can use at work. Building awareness of employment and education opportunities for Indigenous youth in Canada and abroad. Indigenous youth learn more about international development issues, and develop the skills to tackle them. JGI Canada and participating youth work collaboratively with local community partners to address development issues. Impact Skills 75% of Indigenous youth interns reported that they are empowered and confident to participate as global citizens in Canada and abroad, including within their communities. Communities 75% of Indigenous youth interns confirmed supporting and contributing to the development of their communities in Canada following the internship. Training 100% of Indigenous youth interns were trained on conservation, community development and environmental education, gender equality and sustainable development goals. [Young people] are actually changing the world and making it better for people, for animals, and for the environment. Dr. Jane Goodall Applying for IAYI Applications for IAYI are now permanently closed. Check out our other youth programs like Uncovering Common Ground and Roots & Shoots, or keep in touch via our newsletter (sign up here!) and on social media (@janegoodallcan). Discover Related Content Programs Uncovering Common Ground If you’re interested in IAYI, then you may want to learn more about Uncovering Common Ground. This project brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth in Canada to build truly equitable pathways to sustainability. Learn More Issues Environmental Inequity Underserved populations bear the burdens of the environmental crises more than others. Find out how environmental inequity creates ripple effects in the face of climate change, and what we do to address it. Learn More Programs Our Tchimpounga Sanctuary JGI’s Tchimpounga Sanctuary doesn’t just save orphaned and injured chimpanzees. It’s also a key hub focused on community-centred conservation, creating employment opportunities and raising awareness about illegal poaching. Learn More Invest in Opportunities for Youth Donations to JGI Canada keep programs like IAYI running. Empower young people to contribute to international development work, for the good of us all. Learn More IAYI is funded in partnership with the Government of Canada, through Global Affairs Canada.
