Canadian national institute of the blind – IYIP Internships 2023 to 2029

This project is part of Global Affairs Canada’s International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) funded by the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy. The IYIP aims to provide youth aged 18 to 30 living in Canada particularly those facing employment barriers with the opportunity to gain professional experience in international development. The Canadian National Institute of the Blind (CNIB) offers young Canadians who identify as living with sensory disabilities a total of 113 placements and offers targeted youth with the opportunity to work in local charitable organizations focusing on equity diversity and inclusivity initiatives within their respective region. With of course a specific emphasis on serving the blindness populations.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased efforts by Canadian youth interns to secure employment through their internship experience including in the field of international development; and (2) increased engagement of Canadian youth interns as global citizens who support international development efforts in Canada and abroad.