YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY
these YiPpers are going to be the ones on Parliament Hill and the ones making decisions that are critical to the future of Winnipeg and the future of Canada.” The YiP program also offers a Summer Internship Program, funded by The Winnipeg Foundation, providing youth with professional experience and mentorship. This is a win-win for youth and local non- profits as students gain job skills, such as resumé writing and interviewing — and, for many, it’s their first step into the world of work. Non-profits receive additional support at no cost, since wages are paid through The Winnipeg Foundation. Visit www.wpgfdn.org/yip to learn more or get involved.
“We very much believe in the power of the future generations and in the power of youth today. Getting youth involved in philanthropy is really a way for them to see life through a different lens and to have a broader view of life beyond whatever they are picking up in school,” Oluwafemi says. “Young people are learning how the world works and what their interests are, but there seems to be a disconnect between institutions of learning and the community on a grander scale. YiP supports students in realizing what community looks like and how they as youth can really make a difference. It's so important because they hold so much power. And in 10, 15, 20 years,
“We very much believe in the
power of the future generations and in the power of youth today.”
— Mercy Oluwafemi
6
Manitoba
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