Canadian Institute of Planners – IAYI Internships 2011-2012
Reporting Organization: | Canadian Institute of Planners |
Total Budget ($CAD): | $ 138,745 |
Timeframe: |
August 19, 2011 - August 31, 2012 |
Status: |
Completion |
Contact Information: |
Unspecified |
Partner & Funder Profiles
Reporting Organization
Canadian Institute of Planners
Participating Organizations
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Government and Public Sector
Funders (Total Budget Contribution)
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Government and Public Sector
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Location
Country - Total Budget Allocation
Guyana - $ 138,745.00 (100.00%) |
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Areas of Focus
Other - Total Budget Allocation
Financing for Development (50 %) |
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Economic Development & Empowerment (40 %) |
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Food Security & Agriculture (10 %) |
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Description
This project is part of CIDA’s International Aboriginal Youth Internships (IAYI) initiative. The internships focus on increasing the awareness, engagement, and participation of Aboriginal youth in international development, while providing them with opportunities to expand their employment skills. CIDA provides up to $15,000 per internship to Canadian organizations that manage the internships and recruit interns. The IAYI initiative is part of CIDA’s Global Citizens Program that seeks to raise awareness, increase knowledge and provide opportunities for youth to participate in international development.
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Target Population
Gender and age: |
Adult women
Adult men
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Descriptors: |
Indigenous peoples
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Total Direct Population: |
Unspecified |
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Outputs
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Community engagement conducted in Guyana |
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after-school programs for children created |
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computer user manuals developed |
10 |
Outreached conducted in Canada |
10 |
internships |
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Results & Indicators
Expected Results
Unspecified
Achieved Results
Results achieved as of the end of the project (August 2012) include: The Canadian Institute of Planners successfully recruited ten interns from First Nations across the country. The interns were active in their respective developing communities, accomplishing a variety of activities that went beyond their internship descriptions. Interns were involved in creating after-school programs for children and developing computer user manuals. All internship activities were developed with the purpose of exposing interns to international development work. All interns reported gaining knowledge in the area of community planning in an international development context as a result of the internship. Interns were also heavily involved in community engagement abroad, especially with school-age children. In addition to community engagement activities in Guyana, interns submitted communications plans for public engagement in Canada. All interns completed at least one outreach activity during their overseas placement and in Canada. The interns expressed that the experience has improved their overall employability and provided them with a greater self-awareness that will serve them in future endeavours.
Indicators
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Links & Resources
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Associated Projects (If applicable)
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