Development

To learn more about working in the field of international development:

• Work as an intern through Global Affairs Canada’s International Youth Internship Program or through the International Aboriginal Youth Internships initiative
• Work as an advisor or volunteer with a non-governmental organization
• Work as an advisor on contract with an executing agency carrying out an international development project
• Work as a technical advisor on contract with a United Nations agency in a developing country
• Become a development officer at Global Affairs Canada
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There are many ways for Canadians to engage in improving the lives of vulnerable people in developing countries:

• Get involved
• Stay connected

Global Affairs Canada works with Canadian and international partners to reduce poverty in developing countries. Follow these links to learn about how to apply for international development funding:

• Apply through a call for proposals
• Access calls for proposals
• Apply for funding for your unsolicited proposal
• Apply to other sources of funding
• Funding tools

Interest in Canada’s role in the developing world can begin at a young age through Global Affairs Canada's:

• Youth zone
• Teacher zone

The Project Browser contains more than 2,800 profiles of international development projects funded by the Government of Canada. Find a project with the:

• Basic search
• Advanced search