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Canada World Youth - Jeunesse Canada Monde

Canada World Youth (Jeunesse Canada Monde) was an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing youth with a voluntary opportunity to learn about other communities, cultures and people while developing leadership and communications skills.

Founded in 1971 by Jacques Hébert (1923–2007) a former Canadian senator and lifelong promoter of youth and international development programs, Canada World Youth sent over 50,000 youth volunteers in 69 countries worldwide to participate in its programs. The organization, which was founded in 1971, wound down its operations in 2022.

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