Global Citizenship Youth Conference 2025
Are you between the ages of 15 and 17 and interested in exploring global issues? Join us for the 2025 Global Citizenship Youth Conference!
About the Program
The conference is an opportunity for youth to get informed, get inspired, and take action on local and global issues in a safe and welcoming space. Participants will meet and engage with a diverse group of youth from different communities and cultures across the four Atlantic provinces. Participants will:
Connect with others who are committed to social justice and effective global citizenship
Challenge systems and barriers that block change
Create skills that foster personal and professional social change
Identify actionable Change within their communities and circles
The conference is free of charge, and food and accommodation are provided. ACIC will arrange and cover the expense of all travel for youth participants.
The Global Citizenship Youth Conference invites youth (ages 15-17) to learn about, and take action on, global issues. Hosted by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation, participants will spend three days (July 3-6, 2025) at the Tatamagouche Centre in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia.
Through interactive activities, discussion, games, reflection, and more, the conference will explore topics such as peace and conflict, human rights, Indigenous realities, the Sustainable Development Goals, refugee experiences, poverty and food sovereignty, gender equity, environment, anti-racism, 2SLGBTQSIA+ realities, and more.
We are also recruiting for a Digital Storyteller for the Conference!
Applicants must be between the ages of 15-17
Applicants must be able to demonstrate their passion and experience in working with photos or video to share stories.
Successful applicants will attend the conference like other conference participants but they will be responsible for capturing their conference experience and sharing it with the public, with the support of ACIC.
All photographers and videographers will be credited when ACIC uses the content (photos and videos) for any communication.
ACIC staff will train, give direction, and provide support to selected applicants.
Travel, accommodation, and food will be provided for all selected applicants.
Successful applicants will receive a 250$ honorarium for their participation in the program.
If you are interested in this role during the conference, you can apply here!