Empowering the Next Generation of Peacemakers
Never Again International – Canada youth are working to ensure that children are never again manipulated by adults to become agents of war and can instead become soldiers for peace.
Investing in a Future of Peace
Every summer, Never Again International – Canada hosts a youth peacebuilding camp dedicated to war-affected and vulnerable youth. This program engages young leaders in critical themes: stopping the recruitment of child soldiers, preventing the spread of genocide ideology, and taking leadership roles in environmental sustainability. The summer-long camp provides a safe haven for children and aspiring advocates who are deeply committed to building a world of lasting peace.
However, a significant shortage in funding means these children are currently facing the reality of losing this vital opportunity. We ask you to consider supporting these youth as they raise their voices to ensure that "never again" becomes a lived reality.
Educating the Next Generation of Humanitarians
Never Again International – Canada is educating the next generation to become peacebuilders and changemakers. Through our programs, youth educate their peers on how the use of child soldiers serves as a grave early warning signal of mass atrocities.
Young people in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are eager to participate, but we need your help to make this camp a reality.
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Direct Impact: 100% of your donation is dedicated to allowing war-affected youth and former child soldiers to participate in the summer-long camp.
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Empowerment: Your support helps youth in their communities become engaged human rights advocates.
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Sustainable Peace: By equipping these children with education, you enable them to share a message of reconciliation and stop the cycle of violence.
Making Dreams a Reality
Can you help make the dream of education and advocacy a reality for these children? By supporting war-affected youth, you are providing them with the tools to actively prevent their peers from being recruited by armed groups. Your investment transforms lives and makes a concrete impact on the prevention of crimes against humanity.
The work of peace is urgent and essential. As we look toward a future of hope, we recognize that education is our strongest shield against prejudice.
The prevention of genocide starts on the benches of schools… Education can help prevent hate speech and undermine prejudice by weakening the grounds for ignorance, promoting learning to live together, and cultivating respect for all people.
— Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General
Will you help empower these young agents of peace? Your donation allows a new generation to promote reconciliation and spread the message of sustainable peace throughout their communities and the world.