Youth in Partnership - 2010 Youth Associates

	Abena Amoako-Tuffour Association for the Promotion of Human Rights Development (AJPRODHO). “I am looking forward to visiting a country which has proven so resilient and determined to create peace after a devastating past.”		Dawit Berossa Africa 2000 Network A resident of Toronto, Dawit holds a Graduate Diploma in International Development Studies from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax and a Bachelor of Science in Rural Development from Ethiopia.

	Amy Dhillon Botswana Council of Churches “I consider myself to be incredibly blessed to have received this opportunity and I don’t intend towaste a moment of it. I know that I will be challenged, some days will be harder than others; but this is what I want and the experience I expect. I can’t wait to meet the people of Botswana and learn from them. I just can’t wait.”		Mark Carras Holy Cross Hospice, Botswana Mark Carras is a 22 year old Fall River, Nova Scotia native and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from St. Francis Xavier University.

	Anthony Cotter Kigali Health Institute “My placement will be an opportunity to be a useful and relevant member of a clinical staff, to help make transitions from simple awareness to changes in behaviour, and to learn firsthand about issues of access to medical care, cultural conceptions of illness, and determinants of health in developing communities.”		Ilka Fedor Africa 2000 Network “I feel so fortunate to be part of the program; I am looking forward to meeting my coworkers,and host family, and expanding my knowledge of international trade.”

	Pascale Gauthier-Bizier Carritas “The giving of oneself is the pure essence of generosity.”		Debbie Gordon Botswana Family Welfare Association (BOFWA) “I think it will be interesting and revealing to experience the perspective shift of applying design and information organization to an NGO compared to a corporate institution. I definitely look forward to the challange and the outcome.”

	Ravi Jaipaul Kigali Health Institute “Life is largely about doing things that make a person feel fulfilled. I call it “Living the Dream.” The opportunity to become an intern with Coady is exactly that; a chance to impact change, be changed and live out a dream.”		Richard Kirkham Caribbean Farmers Network (CaFAN) “Having the opportunity to collaborate with CaFAN to improve the livelihoods of Caribbean inhabitants is a dream come true. Agriculture is the backbone of the Caribbean, and a chance to strengthen their ability to live a meaningful and productive life is exactly what I was hoping for when I graduated.”

	Neil Ladell Sustainable Grenadines Project “I am looking forward to engaging with a conservation initiative that addresses both the socioeconomic interests of communities and the protection of a healthy marine ecosystem.”		Margaret MacDonald Oxfam Canada “The principles of community driven development parallel my values and personal sense of community. After growing up in a community rich in human and cultural assets I am excited to work with others who share similar values.”

	Marcia McCune Eastern Caribbean Trade Agriculture and Development Organisation (ECTAD) “I’m really excited about the opportunity to work with ECTAD and to learn more about rural development and agriculture in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.”		Micah Nelson Youth Health Organization “I try to enter every new situation with an open heart and an open mind, this amazing internship is no exception.”

	Robert Rankin Sustainable Grenadines Project “We are having a party and sending the bill to our children. My hope is to help reverse the despoilation of our landbase and marine ecosystems, and hand down a world as rich as ours to the future generations.”		Miguel Andres Rua El Centro de Investigación, Educación y Desorollo (CIED) “I look forward to the learning experiences from collaborating with groups who are owning their change process.”

	Elaine Springgay Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Developments (CIKOD) “Development is just as much about selfishness as it is about selflessness. I expect to learn more from others than they do from me; however I hope that one day I can realize I positively impacted someone else as much as they have influenced my life.”		Miriam Stein Oxfam/SOS Sahel “Working with SOS-Sahel will enable me to learn about the barriers to obtaining food security from the experts - the farmers themselves.”

	Caleb Wiens Community Research in Environment and Development Initiatives (CREADIS) “This experience is not merely going home but being provided an opportunity to expand myself as an active global citizen. It is an opportunity which is truly a blessing.”		Nevada Zabol Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Development (CIKOD) “I feel so lucky for the unique opportunity to visit Ghanaian communities and learn about indigenous medicines. Undeniably this experience will challenge my perspectives on healthcare, affecting my values and future motivations.”