Destinations, dates, costs
Destinations
CWY works with partners in Canada, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. Here's the list of countries partnering with CWY this year:
- Benin
- Bolivia
- Ghana
- Honduras
- Indonesia
- Kenya
- Mali
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- Mozambique
- Nicaragua
- Peru
- Tanzania
- South Africa
- Ukraine
- Vietnam
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Unfortunately, you can't choose your destination. But you will have a chance to indicate your preferences, and we'll do our best to respect them.
Dates
The Youth Leaders in Action program usually begins between June and August and ends between December and March. This 6-month program is divided into two stages: 3 months in a Canadian community and 3 months in a community in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, or Latin America.
Cost
To participate in the program, you will be responsible for
- Non-refundable registration fee of CAN$250
- Pre-program costs: medical exam, passport, vaccinations
- Minimum fundraising of CAN$2800 to support Canada World Youth programs. Don't worry: we'll explain how to do this effectively.
- Your pocket money
Canada World Youth covers the majority of the six-month program costs
- Domestic and international travel
- Insurance (life and liability insurance in Canada and overseas and health insurance overseas)
- Housing
- Food
- Educational materials
- Support for overseas partners and communities