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Fight Discrimination

Youth Training & Action

The Canadian Red Cross Youth Training and Action program is a ground-breaking initiative

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which empowers youth to challenge and explore discrimination within their community. Youth Training and Action also gives youth the chance to advocate for humanitarian causes and help raise local awareness about issues such as, HIV/AIDS, land mines, child soldiers and widespread poverty.

Youth Training and Action is an open and creative program which inspires and educates young people through music, art, theatre and film. Activities are structured to help youth recognise and challenge discrimination, while becoming leaders in their communities and building valuable skills for the future within a fun and social atmosphere. 

Global Youth Summit

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TheYouth Training and Action program, along with other community partners annually holds Global Youth Summit in Calgary. The summit is organised by the Calgary branches of the YMCA, Canadian Red Cross and the United Nations Associations of Canada. The goal of the summit is to connect high school youth in Calgary with an interested in international issues and to increase their global awareness.

Read more about Global Youth Summit 2008.

To get involved in the next Global Youth Summit please contact Sagal at 403.261.6216 or by e-mail.

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