Apathy is Boring
Canada
01. Networking
03. Capacity Building Programs
05. Mentoring
08. Changemaker Community Memberships
09. Technical (IT) Support
Today, we work year round to support and educate youth to become active and contributing citizens in Canada’s democracy. Our vision is a Canada where every young Canadian is an active citizen, and youth are meaningfully engaged in all aspects of the democratic process.
Programs
Program VOTE Educational program that gets young people excited about voting. Provides resources about Canada's democracy to help youth understand how they can participate in and shape democratic processes. Visit program page Program RISE An initiative of Canada Service Corps. Over 15 weeks, RISE Ambassadors co-create and execute community projects focused on an annual theme. Enables young people to take direct action in their communities. Visit program page Program BUILD An advanced civic engagement program where participants learn to organize and advocate for policy change. Helps young people realize their political power and create impactful policy across all jurisdictions. Visit program page Program Table Topics Dialogue and engagement initiative with multiple formats including Travelling Table Topics, Round Table Topics, and Table Topics in Your Neighbourhood. Visit program page Program Net Zero & You(th) Program connecting youth with climate and environmental action. Visit program page Program Youth Friendly Collaborates with partners to drive social innovation by integrating diverse youth perspectives in creating spaces where youth can have tangible impact on conditions they live in, particularly within democratic institutions. Visit program page Program Democracy Under Influence Advocacy campaign addressing political finance and how big donors influence political access using tax dollars. Visit program page Program Better Democracy Roadmap Initiative focused on improving Canada's democratic institutions and practices. Visit program page Program Canadian Democracy Endowment Program supporting democracy initiatives. Visit program page Program Democracy, Explained — Podcast Podcast series explaining democracy concepts and Canadian democratic processes. Visit program page Program Political Finance Education Educational initiative about how big donors influence politics using tax dollars. Visit program page