global learner

Global Learner is a program, administered by Canada World Youth (CWY), that enables groups of youths aged 15 and up to participate in short but intense learning experiences in developing countries, through host family living and participation in community service projects. Global Learner is ideal for high school, cegep, university or community youth groups who want to engage in a challenging, enriching and once-in-a-lifetime educational experience. Global Citizenship Education
The focus of CWYs programs is on learning rather than humanitarian action. In keeping with our non-formal education model, Global Learner participants engage as volunteers in community development projects and learn through immersion in family and community life. This framework serves as the backbone for our vision of creating connected, active and engaged global citizens.

general information
Community work: Community work projects will be assigned by a local partner organization based on the needs of the host community. Cost: $1,699 per person for a 2-week project, plus airfare, cancellation insurance and airport tax. Each additional week costs $250 per person. Duration: 2-12 weeks Destinations: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, India, South Africa and Benin Group size: 12-25 participants per group. Supervisors: Groups are accompanied by an adult coordinator or by an experienced CWY project supervisor (provided upon request and at an additional cost). Accommodations: Each participant will live with a host family within the community. All host homes will be equipped with at least basic amenities. Security: In addition to having 40 years experience in the field, we follow comprehensive precautionary and risk management measures to ensure that participants safety is always our greatest priority. Participants are covered by cancellation and health insurance.

Objectives
With Global Learner, education takes place outside of the classroom. Group members and their coordinator define their learning objectives before their departure. The host community serves as the classroom, where participants might for example learn about:

The environmental impacts of local farming practices The advantages and disadvantages of tourism Fair trade and the global coffee market Issues related to water resources and management Or simply brush up on a foreign language!

interested? Global Learner projects are designed to meet the needs of the group and can vary in duration, group size, cost and focus. To organize a Global Learner program or for more information contact us at 1-866-7-VOYAGE gl@cwy-jcm.org

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Volunteer work
Group members participate in service projects that respond to needs identified by the community, and which are adapted to their skill level. In longer programs, work placements can cater to specific learning objectives (i.e. nursing students wishing to obtain field experience). Participants can expect to work for 3-4 hours a day, 4 days a week. The rest of the time is reserved for educational outings, participating in community events, building relationships with the host families, and free time.

Typical community service projects include:

Painting a school or medical clinic Clearing footpaths and building fences in a national park Teaching English to children in a local primary school Building a community kitchen

Whats included in the program cost of $1,699*?

Pre-departure training and educational resources Orientation workshop upon arrival in field Food, housing and local transportation in host country Educational outings that are part of the itinerary Constant in-field support from a local staff person Medical insurance and a medical kit for the group On call 24-7 emergency support by CWY staff in Canada

*for a 2-week program

About Canada World Youth

Founded in 1971 by the late Honourable Jacques Hbert (1923-2007), Canada World Youth (CWY) is a world leader in developing international educational programs for young people aged 15 to 29. An international non-profit organization, CWY is dedicated to enriching the lives of young people that have a desire to become informed and active global citizens. Since our inception, close to 33,000 young people from Canada and around the world have participated in CWY programs in 67 countries.

interested? Global Learner projects are designed to meet the needs of the group and can vary in duration, group size, cost and focus. To organize a Global Learner program or for more information contact us at 1-866-7-VOYAGE gl@cwy-jcm.org