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A world where every young person thrives and belongs The SAC project is being implemented in Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Suriname.

The five year Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) project promotes climate resilient agriculture for equitable economic growth. It aims to increase the economic prosperity of women and youth (female and male) in more sustainable agricultural markets in the Caribbean. The SAC project will engage in agricultural market systems and will work with all market actors to address gaps and barriers (particularly those facing women and youth) and will facilitate the provision of capacity-strengthening support for all actors in the market systems.

21/10/2026

The Canadian International Exchange Visit facilitated by the WUSC Caribbean's ENGAGE Youth Project offered Guyanese Indigenous youth an opportunity to step beyond their communities, embrace new perspectives, and build meaningful connections with students from Suncrest College in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Following their journey, participants shared feedback on their experiences, reflecting on the knowledge gained, relationships built, and lessons that will continue to shape their personal, educational, and professional growth. Visit our website for more information on how you can support the ENGAGE Youth project, and empower Guyana’s indigenous women and youth - https://caribbean.wusc.ca/home/engageyouth -
Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) is implemented by World University Service of Canada (WUSC) with funding support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

16/10/2026

Building skills, confidence, and stronger communities! Through the ENGAGE Youth project, young people and community members in Arau took part in life skills training focused on entrepreneurship, teamwork, managing emotions, healthy relationships, and public speaking.

With strong participation, meaningful discussions, and positive feedback, the sessions created opportunities for participants to learn, connect, and grow. Both communities expressed interest in continuing these trainings and building on the knowledge and skills gained. The ENGAGE Youth Project is supporting stronger leaders and empowering communities for the future.
Visit the WUSC Caribbean website for more information on how you can support the ENGAGE Youth project, and empower Guyana’s indigenous women and youth - https://caribbean.wusc.ca/home/engageyouth -
Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) is implemented by World University Service of Canada (WUSC) with funding support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

14/10/2026

ENGAGE Youth is celebrating Indigenous leadership, vision, and community impact.

We’re proud to recognize our first group of grant recipients that will help boost economic activity in their community. Through grants provided by the ENGAGE Youth Project these grants recipients are helping to build more resilient communities for generations to come. Congratulations, and thank you for the important work you’re doing!

Visit our website for more information on how you can support the ENGAGE Youth project, and empower Guyana’s indigenous women and youth - https://caribbean.wusc.ca/home/engageyouth
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Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) is implemented by World University Service of Canada (WUSC) with funding support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

10/10/2026

October 10th is World Mental Health Awareness Day, it’s time to shine a light on Indigenous mental health in Guyana!

For Indigenous girls and women, mental health is important for a healthy community, culture, identity, family, safety, and the opportunities available to us. For our young people, it’s about creating spaces where asking for help is a sign of strength not shame. Break the silence. Challenge the stigma. Listen to Indigenous voices.

Visit our website for more information on how you can support the ENGAGE Youth project, and empower Guyana’s indigenous women and youth - https://caribbean.wusc.ca/home/engageyouth
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Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) is implemented by World University Service of Canada (WUSC) with funding support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

08/10/2026

The South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) hosted the annual Wapichan Wiizi Women's Movement Conference bringing together over 100 Indigenous female leaders from across the South Rupununi, Region 9 to review community action plans, and discuss education, leadership, justice, and overall women’s empowerment.

As part of the project's commitment to encourage Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI), WUSC ENGAGE Youth Project supported the participation of youth and women through transportation, facilitated a GESI workshop , and participated in various activities including; Indigenous cleansing ceremonies, cultural showcase, and knowledge sharing exercises.

Visit our website for more information on how you can support the ENGAGE Youth project, and empower Guyana’s indigenous women and youth - https://caribbean.wusc.ca/home/engageyouth
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Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) is implemented by World University Service of Canada (WUSC) with funding support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

29/09/2026

Through an International Exchange Visit facilitated by the WUSC Caribbean ENGAGE Youth Project, Guyanese Indigenous youth connected with students from Suncrest College in Saskatchewan for a meaningful exchange of culture, knowledge, and experiences.

Beyond cultural learning, the exchange created space for networking, professional development, and educational connections, allowing young people to explore new perspectives and possibilities while learning from another Indigenous community.

Visit our website for more information on how you can support the ENGAGE Youth project, and empower Guyana’s indigenous women and youth: https://caribbean.wusc.ca/home/engageyouth
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Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) is implemented by World University Service of Canada (WUSC) with funding support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

11/09/2026

Indigenous youth from ENGAGE Youth target communities, Taruka and Kamana, Region 8, participated in a 2-day Gender Equality training program. The training enhanced participants' understanding of gender, gender equality and fairness, positive masculinities, and the benefits of gender equality.

Through group activities, participants ultimately developed a Gender Equality Action Plan to guide leaders in improving gender equality in their communities.

Visit the WUSC Caribbean website for more information on how you can support the ENGAGE Youth project and empower Guyana’s indigenous women and youth: https://caribbean.wusc.ca/home/engageyouth
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Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) is implemented by World University Service of Canada (WUSC) with funding support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

01/09/2026

The ENGAGE Youth project supports Indigenous Guyanese target communities by providing grants to youth leaders interested in starting and expanding economic initiatives in their villages.

The project team successfully disbursed both large and small grant items in the form of food products, electronics, cooking appliances, hardware tools, and other equipment that will assist in community development initiatives.

Visit our website for more information on how you can support the ENGAGE Youth project, and empower Guyana’s youth - https://caribbean.wusc.ca/home/engageyouth
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Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) is implemented by World University Service of Canada (WUSC) with funding support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

29/08/2026

What is a Gender Transformative Approach? This is a strategy that tackles the root causes of gender inequality. It works to change harmful social rules and power imbalances that hold women and girls back. When women are empowered, they can gain control over their lives and acquire a greater voice to overcome inequalities.

The ENGAGE Youth Project supports local women’s organizations to lead gender- transformative approaches that will reduce the perception that gender equality and women’s empowerment are ideas imposed from outside.

Visit our website for more information on how you can support the ENGAGE Youth project, and empower Guyana’s indigenous women and youth - https://caribbean.wusc.ca/home/engageyouth
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Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) is implemented by World University Service of Canada (WUSC) with funding support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

20/08/2026

Building resilient communities starts with good financial knowledge. The ENGAGE Youth Project organized a financial management training in Lethem for youth and community leaders across the North and South Rupununi in Region 9.

One of the activities allowed the participants the chance to present budgets for fictional projects, and have them evaluated by a professional accountant. This dynamic training session helped attendees strengthen their understanding of budgeting, tracking expenses, financial transparency, and accountability.

Go to the WUSC Caribbean website and learn more about the ENGAGE Youth Project’s impact on rural youth in Guyana’s hinterlands: https://caribbean.wusc.ca/home/engageyouth -
Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) is implemented by World University Service of Canada (WUSC) with funding support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

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