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International solidarity highlighted with new award

The submission of applications opens this Wednesday, on the sidelines of the very first International Engagement Gala, which is being held at the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (UQAC). The scholarship will provide a helping hand in the organization of a global citizenship education project in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, particularly on the promotion of learning achieved internationally and the spin-offs positive for communities.

“The scholarship, like the International Engagement Gala, will allow us to celebrate the solidarity shown by the population, encourage the sharing of experiences and bring together former interns and volunteers, as well as active people. in international cooperation. It will reward the desire for positive transformation towards a more dignified society,” president of the board of directors of the CSI-SLSJ, Martine Bourgeois, in a press release.

The winning project will receive $500 to get it started. (CSI)

“The sharing of powers and the democratization of actions are important levers for us and it is essential to use all structures, unions or citizens, to achieve the objectives of our common commitment for a more just, sustainable and equitable world »

— The president of the Central Council of National Unions of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Manon Tremblay.

Two members of the CSI-SLSJ work team, a person sitting on the board of directors and the presidency of the Central Council will have the task of choosing a winner. Feasibility, relevance of the themes, outreach and the number of people affected will be the criteria evaluated by the selection committee. Having had international experience is the only criterion to be eligible.

Entries will close on December 20, while the winner will be announced on January 20. He will have until August 31 to carry out the project in question.

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