Journeying with Youth: Other works and projects

Youth attendees of CJI’s Advocacy Symposium in Ottawa research the various advocacy initiatives that young Canadians are involved in (2020). Photo: J. Cafiso/CJI

CJI – YOUTH FOR OTHERS

Youth for Others (Y4O) is the school-based outreach program of Canadian Jesuits International (CJI). It aims to educate students about their rich social justice heritage and responsibility, engage them in justice issues, and build committed partnerships with people in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

NATIVITY SCHOOLS

Nativity Schools strive to empower low-income, vulnerable youth by providing a unique, faith-based education that aims to break the cycle of poverty in underserved communities across North America. In Canada, they serve mainly Indigenous populations in Winnipeg and Regina. The goal of these schools is to foster deep relationships through accompanying young people with their families in order to help them develop as individuals and realize their potential. Reciprocity is at the heart of the Nativity Schools’ success.

Journeying with youth:

Other works and projects

CAMP EKON

Located in Ontario, Camp Ekon was founded to provide an opportunity for youth to form a community of service. Campers create lifelong friendships and learn to respect the natural environment and appreciate others. Through staff-led activities and adventures in the Jesuit tradition, participants are invited to grow in body and spirit.

CAMP LAC SIMON

Camp Lac Simon brings together volunteer counsellors from Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, who are often well-to-do, and young people aged 9-15 from the more disadvantaged area of Pointe-Saint-Charles (Montreal). The camp aims to teach all participants how to get along better with each other.