Encounters with Canada is our country's largest and foremost youth forum! Every week of the school year, 120 to 148 teens from across Canada (ages 14 to 17) come to Ottawa. Here they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career options, develop their civic leadership skills and live an extraordinary bilingual experience. Over 94,000 youth have lived the EWC experience, to date!
Oxfam is a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty and inequality by focusing on women's rights. That's why at Oxfam Canada, we work in three critical areas:
HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE
We provide emergency aid when disaster strikes or conflict breaks out.
LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT
We support projects that help people assert their rights and build better lives.
ADVOCACY & CAMPAIGNING
We work to change the laws and practices that perpetuate inequality and keep people trapped in poverty.