2011/12 Youth Associates

	Madhvi Aggarwal Community Research in Environment and Development Initiative (CREADIS), Kenya “This placement allows me to fulfill a lifelong dream of working alongside individuals who have every right to, but are denied for unjust reasons, all benefits of society. I love working with people and strongly believe there is no better classroom than cultural groups in their home environment.”
	Christopher Attadia Eastern Caribbean Trading and Agricultural Development Organization (ECTAD), St. Vincent & the Grenadines. “In developing countries, I see social enterprise as a means to foster stronger local economies. By engaging rural farmers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, I hope to develop a better sense of empathy and understanding towards their everyday lives.”
	Pauline Beaupre Sustainable Grenadines Project (SusGren), St. Vincent & the Grenadines “Having engaged in several development projects in South East Asia, I am excited to work with SusGren in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where I will undoubtedly be introduced to new and challenging aspects of community development.”
	Stephanie Brown Africa 2000 Network, Ghana “I am looking forward to collaborating on an initiative that promotes sustainable rural livelihoods, and to witnessing firsthand the central role that women have in local, community-based projects that foster empowerment and economic growth.”
	Kathryn Cormier Sustainable Grenadines Project (SusGren), St. Vincent & the Grenadines “I am excited to gain practical development experience outside of the classroom setting. As a recent development studies graduate, I am eager to collaborate with SusGren, seeking to create more sustainable livelihoods for the people of the Grenadines.”
	Kathleen Courtney SOS Sahel, Ethiopia “I appreciate SOS Sahel’s belief that Ethiopian pastoralists and farmers should be in control of the natural and economic resources that shape their livelihoods.”
	Stephanie Dewar Caribbean Farmers Network (CaFAN), St. Vincent & the Grenadines “This opportunity holds great potential to inspire future endeavors in developing sustainable agriculture and strategies for supporting rural farmers - both internationally and at home in Canada - which I believe to be fundamental in the cultivation of a healthy global community.”
	Norah Eggleston Youth Association for Human Rights Promotion and Development (AJPRODHO), Rwanda “Youth are key agents of change. Working with the youth of Rwanda on citizenship engagement will deepen my understanding of social justice issues. Set against the backdrop of a country with a turbulent past, it is also an opportunity to experience the resilience of the human spirit.”
	Tyson Farrell Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Development (CIKOD), Ghana “Socio-political problems cannot be addressed with purely technical solutions. Indigenous knowledge and methodologies must be a central part of the development process. This reality makes an internship with CIKOD particularly attractive.”
	Kieran Gilfoy Oxfam Canada, Ethiopia “A university diploma is at best a foundation to build upon. A Coady internship was the perfect opportunity to add the practical and experiential elements to more fully equip me for the continuation of my struggle with development in both its concepts and practice.”
	Kyle Gillespie Sustainable Grenadines Project (SUSGREN), St. Vincent & the Grenadines “I am excited to share my enthusiasm for ocean life while working with SusGren. The opportunity to collaborate with community leaders to develop an environmentally and economically sustainable marine management plan will be both a humbling and inspiring experience.”
	Alia Hack Holy Cross Hospice (HCH), Botswana “Navigating through the challenges of new cultural exchanges is equally as terrifying as it is exciting. I hope that the sum of my experiences will test my spirits but ultimately ensure I grow into a stronger global citizen and leader.”
	Farah Jazuli Kigali Health Institute (KHI), Rwanda “This placement provides me with an exciting opportunity to express my passion for the health sciences while contributing to the enhancement of health care in Rwanda. I hope to learn about issues central to developing health care in Africa.”
	Bethany Johnson Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Development (CIKOD), Ghana “Upholding Indigenous worldviews is essential to maintaining identity and respecting the uniqueness of communities worldwide. I am eager to witness the strength of traditional knowledge in Indigenous communities in Ghana and look forward to gaining new knowledge that I may bring back to my own community.”
	Lydia King Centro de Investigación, Educación y Desarrollo (CIED), Perú “I am privileged to experience such a wonderful opportunity where I will be seeing first hand how Ecotourism is used as a form of sustainable development. I am looking forward to learning new skills that I can later apply to a career in development.”
	Samuel Mason The Sustainable Grenadines Project (SUSGREN), St. Vincent & The Grenadines “Being involved with the Coady International Institute has enabled a personal first step in what is hopefully a lifelong journey in international development.”
	Matthew McNevin Kigali Health Institute (KHI), Rwanda “I feel extremely grateful to be given the opportunity to learn about global healthcare issues from the experienced professionals at the Kigali Health Institute. I hope to gain a new perspective on healthcare that will allow me to become a more understanding healthcare practitioner in the future.”
	Alexa Minichiello Youth Health Organization (YOHO), Boswana “I am inspired by YOHO’s emphasis on education that is focused on empowering young people to live self fulfilling and healthy lifestyles.”
	Tara Moayed Botswana Family Welfare Association (BOFWA), Botswana “If I can give back to BOFWA one tenth of what I will gain through this experience, I will consider myself successful.”
	Alex Wilson Botswana Council of Churches, (BCC) Botswana “I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to work with the BCC and community members. I look forward to engaging with HIV issues and furthering my commitment to social justice and global citizenship.”