In brief!
Since the first Earth Summit in 1992, youth in Canada have undertaken remarkable projects in the area of sustainable development. This Success Stories Directory will allow you to access our dynamic directory of projects carried out for youth and by youth at the national level. There is an infinite amount of inspiration and knowledge youth can gain from past and present initiatives on social, economic and environmental issues.

 

WHY CREATE THE SUCCESS STORIES DIRECTORY

The goal of the directory is to inspire young Canadians, between the ages of 15 and 30, working on issues related to sustainable development and to provide them with concrete tools and resources. We want to present successful projects on environmental, socio-cultural and/or economic topics that have been carried out by young people. Moreover, we want to explain how these projects became effective in their action areas. But beyond showcasing a project, we want to provide the details that will give you the tools you need fo your own project. Here are some of Moasic's objectives:

Present successful projects realized by youth and for youth across Canada relating to sustainable development;
Provide support and visibility to youth groups and young people who have carried out such projects;
Offer to the youth community a dynamic tool that will continue to be useful after the World Summit on Sustainable development in 2002 ;
Facilitate networking between youth groups and individual youth.


WHAT CONSTITUTES A SUCCESS STORY?

Projects submitted should be conducted by and for young people between the ages of 15 and 30. The directory will provide models that young people can use to start their own projects. The environmental, economic and socio-cultural systems form the three interrelated pillards of sustainable development and any of these pillars can be addressed by a project. Accepted initiatives must meet the following criteria:

  • The project must be carried out by and for Canadian youth;

  • It must be completed or in the evaluation phase. For long-term projects, some aspects must have already been completed;

  • The project must have a direct link to sustainable development.

HOW DO YOU PARTICIPATE?

Have you developed a successful project? Share it by filling out the submission form and sending it to us on-line! Let's help each other learn and build on our collective experiences!

For a submission form, click here.

How will you be able to find your project on the database?
Projects will first be classified within one of the general themes: environment, socio-cultural and economic. A research engine will allow visitors to find projects by using key words, target audiences, and regions.


WHAT'S NEXT?

We are collecting projects on an ongoing basis. The oddicial launch of Mosaic take place on December 4th, 2001, at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Join us!


FOR MORE INFORMATION

Mosaic is coordinated by Lyne Desnoyers, Project Officer for Sustainable development, in collaboration with volunteer across the country. For more information, contact us at the United Nations Association in Canada: (613) 232-5751, ext. 253. lynedesnoyers@unac.org