United Nations Association in Canada

Published purpose

This project is part of Global Affairs Canada’s International Youth Internship Program (IYIP), funded by the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy. The IYIP is designed to offer Canadian post-secondary graduates the opportunity to gain professional experience in international development. United Nations Association in Canada sends 100 interns to ten different countries as part of its International Development and Diplomacy Internship Programme (IDDIP). This programme is designed to support the development implementation plans and strategies of a range of United Nations agencies in various countries. The young interns help to advance Canadian development priorities such as securing the future of children and youth, advancing democracy, increasing food security, and stimulating sustainable economic growth.