youth opportunities

Plan International Canada works with young people of all genders aged 14 — 24 years throughout the country to become agents of change for children’s rights and equality for girls. Through our initiatives, we help deepen their awareness and knowledge of global issues, build their leadership and advocacy skills, and unleash their power as global citizens. Check out all the great ways you can get involved with Plan International Canada and help drive positive global change for children and girls around the world.

The Girls Belong Here application for year 2021 is now open!

If you are a female-identifying youth in Canada between the ages of 14–24 and are ready to share your inherent power and help rewrite our society’s perceptions of what girls are capable of, submit your application by midnight (ET) on July 11, 2021. 

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Speakers bureau

The Speakers Bureau provides an opportunity for young people across Canada to be trained in public speaking and create positive change.

Join the speakers bureau

Champions of Change Clubs

Champions of Change Clubs are an avenue for youth to enact change on a local and global scale by raising awareness and funds for gender equality and girls' rights.

Start a club

Youth advisory council

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) provides Plan International Canada with guidance on strategic direction and initiatives. The YAC’s perspective is crucial for ensuring young people are part of the decision-making process.

Join the youth advisory council

Youth for Gender Equality

Youth for Gender Equality was a landmark project that engaged youth from across Canada in conversations on how to spearhead progress towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality, both at home and abroad.

More about Youth for Gender Equality

Girls Belong Here

The Girls Belong Here program is part of a global movement to amplify girls’ voices, advocate for their rights and elevate their position in society.

More about Girls belong here

Join our community

Sign-up for our monthly e-newsletter to learn about all the ways you can get involved with Plan International Canada and help address social justice issues affecting children around the world.

The Power of Youth: A youth-led guide to engaging with voices of change

Youth in Canada and around the world are deeply impacted by the decisions and actions of leaders, yet their perspectives and solutions are too often disregarded or devalued.

A group of Plan International Canada Youth Champions have created a resource to inspire the inclusion of the youth voice in policy, daily life, and all levels of society.

This youth-generated resource was created to support decision makers in creating safe, equitable, and meaningful experiences for youth and in turn, recognize the benefits of including youth in those spaces.  

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Resources

Resources

We have all kinds of resources to help you explore key global issues and themes in our international development work. Perfect for teachers, educators, youth leaders, mentors, and club leaders.

Check out our resources

Fundraise

Fundraise

Help drive positive change around the world by joining our team of volunteer fundraisers.

Youth fundraising

Get in touch with us

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youth opportunities

Ready to drive global change?

Let us help you get started today!

Are you interested in:

Joining other young changemakers for a weekend of learning, building connections and developing solutions to build back better to create a more equal world.

Building your leadership and public speaking skills to advocate for change in your community and around the world?

Joining or starting a community of young people who come together to increase awareness about global issues, raise funds for projects and drive change.

Stepping into a position of power and leadership to raise your voice, be heard, build confidence and advocate for gender equality (open to female-identifying youth)