Title:
Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland - IYIP Internships 2018-2021
Agreement Number:
7386338 P002622001
Agreement Value:
$1,881,461.12
Agreement Date:
Mar 5, 2018 - Apr 30, 2023
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 is designed to offer Canadian post-secondary graduates the opportunity to gain professional experience in international development.
The Fisheries and Marine Institute of the Memorial University of Newfoundland provides international internships to 100 interns in five countries. Through this program, youth interns apply their skills and knowledge to address international development issues such as environmental sustainability, adaptation to climate change and youth education, and improving outcomes for women and adolescent girls. Specific activities include: assessing the impact of community activities on climate change, promoting marine education and conservation, enhancing coastal community development and sustainable aquaculture, and creating/building partnerships with local governments and environmental groups.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased efforts by Canadian youth interns (women and men) to secure employment through their internship experience, including in the field of international development; and (2) increased engagement of Canadian youth interns (women and men) as global citizens who support international development efforts in Canada and abroad.
Location:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1C 5S7
Reference Number:
GC-2018-Q4-00116
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107690273
Additional Information:
The end date is changed to 2023-04-30.
Amendment Date
Jul 15, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Federal Riding Name:
St. John's South--Mount Pearl
Federal Riding Number:
10007
Program:
International Youth Internship Program
Program Purpose:
The International Youth Internship Program is intended to:
provide eligible Canadian youth with international experience, skills and knowledge that will prepare them for future employment;
increase employment opportunities by promoting awareness among Canadian organizations of the advantages of integrating young Canadian professionals into their structures and programs;
provide opportunities for Canadian youth to increase their awareness, deepen their understanding as global citizens, and engage in international development; and
contribute to the advancement of Global Affairs Canada’s mandate to reduce poverty and inequality, promote human rights and increase sustainable development, and to meet Global Affairs Canada’s priorities for official development assistance.