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By Chantelle Ashley, Canada, March 10, 2025

The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP): a Journey of Growth, Learning, and Impact for Young Canadians Abroad - Empowerment SquaredWhat happens when a group of young Canadians steps into new countries, cultures, and communities to take on pressing local challenges with a global perspective? They grow. They learn. They make an impact.

By Mahmoud Mouselli, Canada, February 10, 2025

Empowering Youth: International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) prepares for global Impact - McMaster GlobalExcitement fills the air as our cohort of interns under the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) gathers for their pre-departure training with McMaster and Empowerment Squared. This program, a partnership between McMaster (led by the OIA) and Empowerment Squared, is set to send 100 Canadian youth aged 18 to 30 on transformative four-month internships to [...]Read More...

IYIP In The News

Source: Frontpageonline.com, Liberia, March 24, 2025

Canadian Delegation Visits Liberia to Strengthen Development Partnerships

Monrovia – A Canadian delegation, led by Leo Nupolu Johnson, CEO of Empowerment Squared, has successfully concluded a transformative two-day visit to Liberia. This high-level engagement reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to Liberia’s national development priorities and deepened long-term partnerships in critical sectors such as education, youth empowerment, health, and economic development.

By Caelan Beard, Canada, March 26, 2025

New program offers eye-opening internships in Ghana and LiberiaStudents in the International Youth Internship Program's first cohort are working with local organizations on projects focused on education, mental health and addiction. Applications for the next cohort open March 31.

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