The SDG Accelerator Program is a national initiative for students who want to make a difference in their communities while helping Canada achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This free program equips young people with the knowledge, skills, mentorship, and funding needed to design and launch community projects that support Canada’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Through six structured lesson plans, paired assignments, and hands-on activities, students will explore all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and put their learning into action by developing youth-led initiatives that drive meaningful change. This collection of activities and short lectures equips them with the knowledge and tools to design tangible community projects rooted in the SDGs, while also integrating EDIA-R principles and Truth and Reconciliation priorities.
In 2015, countries globally agreed to 17 shared goals, called the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The SDGs are a global call to action to solve our most important issues in our society, such as climate change, poverty, gender equality, Indigenous reconciliation, and many more. These goals are created to make the world a better place by 2030.
The SDGs matter because they give everyone, including young people (you!), a role in achieving the 2030 Agenda. By being in this program, you are already an SDG champion in your communities by sharing your learning and ideas, speaking up, and creating projects to improve your community.
If you would like to learn more about the UN SDGs, visit their website: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/
This program is a ready-made way to:
What do your students gain?
To learn more about the program, sign up for a discovery call with Kai or send an email to Kai at kflicker@childrenfirstcanada.com
Are you ready to turn your ideas into action and create real change in your community? The SDG Accelerator is more than a program. It’s a national call to action for youth to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact.
Members of our Young Canadians Parliament were honoured to join a special #NationalChildDay event in the @sencanada today to promote the rights of 8 million children & youth in 🇨🇦
Thanks @senmoodie @kimpateonthehill @jenna.sudds & Senators Marin, Greenwood & Burey for hosting them!
They were also glad to meet @michelleferrerimp @leah_gazan @elizabethemay & many other Parliamentarians who share a commitment to stand up for kids!
#everychildeveryright
#nationalchildday
#childrenfirst
#childrights
On #NationalChildDay we are inviting children & youth to join us in claiming their rights!
Create handprints that describe the right you want to claim & share them on social media using:
#EveryChildEveryRight
#NationalChildDay
We will be delivering them to PM @justinpjtrudeau and inviting all Members of Parliament to protect the rights of children in Canada!
Our #NationalChildDay celebrations are taking place all day long!
Our founder & CEO @saralaustin kicked off our events welcoming 38,000 students who are tuning in from coast to coast to coast!
We are thrilled that Ainara Allenye @ainarasbookshelf hosting our events!
We are honoured to hear from many special guests and speakers, including:
@jenna.sudds
@telus
@raffi_music
@jessicavauthor
@humanrights.ca
@amnestycanada
@calgarylibrary
We are also thrilled to hear from young leaders and changemakers including members of the Young Canadians’ Parliament and Youth Advisory Council, and the students at the LunchLab in Vancouver and the Early Years Centre at @macewanu
Join us! 🔗nationalchildday.org
#EveryChildEveryRight#
A HUGE thanks to our sponsors, donors and partners for making #nationalchildday possible!
@telus
@cdn.heritage
@sickkidstoronto
@cheohospital
@iwkhealth
The Muttart Foundation
There are 8 million kids in 🇨🇦 and they all have something in common - their rights!
Check out these amazing videos 🎬created by children and youth to promote their rights to childhood!
www.canada.ca/nationalchildday
#NationalChildDay
#EveryChildEveryRight
A huge thanks to our sponsors, donors and partners for making our #NationalChildDay events possible, and thanks to the 38,000 students across Canada who joined us today!
#EveryChildEveryRight
@telus
@govcanhealth
@sickkidsnews
@CHEO
The Muttart Foundation
@ainarasbookshelf
@CMHR_News
@raffifoundation
@amnestynow
The Orenda Society
Jessica Vitalis, Author of Coyote Queen
Aujourd'hui, c'est la #JournéeNationale de l'Enfant !
Soyez à l'écoute des événements spéciaux qui se déroulent toute la journée pour célébrer les droits de 8 millions d'enfants au Canada!
Allez sur https://nationalchildday.org/ pour nos événements en direct pour les enfants et les jeunes de tous âges + ceux qui s'en occupent.
#ChaqueEnfantChaqueDroit
Simi Sahota
YCP Participant
Rae Steeves
Climate Justice Activist and member of the Young Canadians’ Parliament
YCP Participant
“I enjoyed meeting new people from across Canada, I enjoyed learning to facilitate and how technology worked. I loved speaking up to parliamentarians and having them listen. I really enjoyed meeting people with the same attitude and energy about changing the world.”
LEARN from other young activists, BUILD a campaign, PITCH your campaign. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hone your advocacy skills and make a difference!
Do you want to speak up about the issues that matter most to your generation? Join the Young Canadians’ Parliament! Registration closes September 9. Apply now
Systemic racism prevents Black children in Canada from reaching their full potential. In her latest blog, CFC's founder and CEO, Sara Austin, explains why racism must be eradicated in order to achieve our vision of making Canada the best place in the world for kids to grow up.
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Check out this poster to find out!
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We’ve put together a whole run-down about the YCP!
The Young Canadians’ Parliament (YCP) is led by Children First Canada’s Youth Ambassadors and Youth Advisory Council. It is built from a rights-based approach, and one of the central tenets involves teaching children their rights and supporting their participation in decisions that affect their lives. The YCP is open to children and youth in Canada under the age of 18, and involves participants that represent the rich diversity of Canadian society. This project has been made possible in part by the Canadian Red Cross, Government of Canada, Gail O’Brien, TELUS, IG Wealth Management, and #RisingYouth, a program of TakingITGlobal. Special thanks to our partner, Wisdom2Action.
