Commonwealth Youth Programme

Published purpose

This assessed contribution represents Canada’s long-term support to the Commonwealth Youth Programme, which delivers the Commonwealth Secretariat’s youth work. The Commonwealth Youth Programme uses these funds and other members’ funding, to achieve its mandate. The Youth Programme’s mandate includes: (1) supporting youth development, engagement and empowerment in the Commonwealth; and (2) enhancing relationships between Commonwealth countries on youth issues. The Commonwealth Secretariat's current Strategic Plan (2017 to 2021) guides the work of the Commonwealth Youth Programme. It advocates for the effective participation of young women and men in the development process for social transformation and their full engagement at all levels of decision-making.