Canada World Youth envisions a world of active, engaged global citizens who share responsibility for the well-being of all people and the planet.

Mission statement

Canada World Youth’s mission is to increase the ability of people, and especially youth, to participate actively in the development of just, harmonious and sustainable societies.

Organizational goals

1. To foster the acquisition of the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary for active community involvement.

2. To create a network of people of different backgrounds and cultures united by mutual respect and understanding.

3. To establish partnerships with countries, organizations, communities, groups and individuals that will serve as a basis for effective action.


Statement of values

We believe that as an organization we must reflect the following values in all of our relationships, policies and structures:

1. Everyone is capable of learning and changing.

2. People of different backgrounds and cultures can learn to understand and respect one another.

3. A true development process is one that:

a) ensures all youth the right and opportunity to play active roles;

b) promotes the full and equal participation of women;

c) is inclusive of people in all of their diversity;

d) respects cultures and local realities, and affirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;

e) builds sustainable social and economic life that meets everyone's basic needs;

f) respects the environment;

g) creates greater peace, justice, dignity and equality for all human beings.