Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Canadian national institute of the blind – IYIP Internships 2023 to 2029
Agreement Number:
7453742 P012636001
Agreement Value:
$3,531,814.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 21, 2023 - Jun 30, 2029
Description:
This project is part of Global Affairs Canada’s International Youth Internship Program (IYIP), funded by the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy. The IYIP aims to provide youth aged 18 to 30, living in Canada, particularly those facing employment barriers, with the opportunity to gain professional experience in international development. The Canadian National Institute of the Blind (CNIB) offers young Canadians, who identify as living with sensory disabilities a total of 113 placements and offers targeted youth with the opportunity to work in local charitable organizations focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusivity initiatives within their respective region. With, of course, a specific emphasis on serving the blindness populations.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased efforts by Canadian youth interns to secure employment through their internship experience, including in the field of international development; and (2) increased engagement of Canadian youth interns as global citizens who support international development efforts in Canada and abroad.

Location:
TORONTO, Ontario, CA M4G 3E8
Reference Number:
064-2023-2024-Q3-00021
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
4203119219459
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Mar 4, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadian National Instituteof the BLind
Federal Riding Name:
Don Valley West
Federal Riding Number:
35021
Program:
Contributions - HRDC-Youth Internships
Program Purpose:

Contributions-DRHC-stagiaires internatio

Amendments: