Youth Challenge International has joined forces with thousands of young people worldwide to advance women’s equality globally and create an inclusive economy with a positive impact for all.

We’re recruiting skilled Canadians for unique 3-month international fellowships so you can volunteer to share your skills, gain experience and make an impact.

Summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, while supporting YCI’s HerStart Catalyst Fund and young women’s social ventures.

With an expert team of local guides and porters, join YCI for 6 days of trekking through majestic forests, alpine deserts and glistening ice fields to one of the world’s most famous peaks from March 1-8, 2025.

Youth Challenge International’s Climate Futures Lab offers Canadian youth in Calgary and Halifax the opportunity to collaborate and network, building skills and designing local climate solutions to make positive impact in their communities and for their futures.

Funded by the Government of Canada under the Canada Service Corps program, Climate Futures Lab brings together leading social innovation organizations to inspire youth civic engagement in local climate change-related issues and needs.

Innovate ME provides Canadian youth, aged 19-30, the opportunity to work virtually with global partners while gaining experience, knowledge and skills that will prepare them for a future they’ll love.