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We will soon announce the YLSF Call
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Young Leaders for a Sustainable Future
The Leaders for a Sustainable Future (LSF) program is IISD’s flagship project and a program of the Sustainability Leadership Innovation Center (SLIC).
The LSF program gives young people entry to, and experience with key sustainable development organizations around the world, providing the foundation for a career in sustainable development policy and practice, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to global sustainability.
Since 1998, IISD has placed over 400 young leaders with over 90 partner institutions in 40 countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe and North America. The internship program has played a role in inspiring 78% of its alumni to continue working in the sustainability field. The people who go through this program stay focused on sustainability work for the long haul.
The four core elements of the program are:
- Substance: knowledge of sustainable development issues to provide a common basis for understanding dialogue and action.
- Skills Development Training: Modules include cross cultural communications, conflict resolution, , network management, fundraising, leadership for sustainable development, teambuilding/team work, project management, facilitation skills, and tools for change.
- Internships: Hands on, international experience with leading sustainable development institutions, and exposure to relevant experts.
- Network – Our alumni program builds a long term community of peer support for participants as they take on new leadership challenges in government, business and civil society.
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SLIC brochure
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Becoming a Sustainable Leader
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“This program is fantastic. It has allowed me to Witness challenges in Egypt and develop a passion for Sustainable Development. This work is challenging, rewarding and leads to personal growth, I would recommend it to anyone.”
- Rada Vukovic , LSF Alumni
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Program Description
The Young Leaders for a Sustainable Future (YLSF) program is undertaken within the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy, with a contribution for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). IISD has provided more than 300 young Canadians with international internships since 1997.
IISD's goal in this program is to provide young professionals with the substantive knowledge, communications skills, resources and practical experience necessary to develop international sustainable development policies and to become effective agents of change. This program will give young Canadian leaders the skills and opportunities to shape their world.
The program includes a 7 day training session in Winnipeg on building sustainable futures, a six- to eight-month international work placement and an on-line debriefing at the end of the placement.
Learn more about the YLSF program, its benefits for young professionals and about the host organizations.
Questions
If you have questions or require further information, please contact the YLSF program officer, at:
International Institute for Sustainable Development
161 Portage Avenue East, 6th Floor
Winnipeg, MB
Canada R3B 0Y4
Tel.: (204) 958-7700
Fax: (204) 958-7710
E-mail: intern-info@iisd.ca
Web: http://www.iisd.org