The Capital Regional Youth Forum /Jeunesse

Victoria Capital Regional District Youth Forum / Forum Jeunesse

March 15–19, 2026 (5 days)
Each day will include a mix of leadership workshops, cultural immersion, community-action sessions and youth showcase opportunities.

Victoria, British Columbia
Base location: Visits & community engagement activities will take place in the Greater Victoria region.

Youth aged 14–25 from low-income households, who are ready to step into leadership, engage culturally and drive change in their communities.
Spaces limited to approximately to ensure meaningful engagement.

• Leadership & Skill-Building Workshops – Develop your voice, confidence and capacity to lead in your community.
• Cultural Immersion & Community Engagement – Explore the region's rich heritage, meet local changemakers, and participate in service-learning activities.
• Civic & Social Action Planning – Work in teams to design a mini-project or initiative you'll present at a youth showcase towards the end of the week.
• Youth Showcase – A culminating event where each participant or team presents their action plan, reflections, and next steps to peers and community supporters.
• Networking, Mentorship & Fun – Connect with other young leaders from diverse backgrounds, engage with mentors, and build friendships that last beyond the event.

• Empowerment-focused – You'll come away with actionable leadership tools and a personal plan for growth.
• Community Impact – You won't just learn: you'll create. The forum is designed to help youth develop real-life initiatives for their communities.
• Support & Access – Subsidies are available for eligible youth from low-income households, so cost isn't a barrier.
• Cultural enrichment – Beyond workshop rooms, you'll engage with culture, history and community in Victoria and the surrounding region.

• Application deadline: November 15, 2025.
• Approximate cost: $275 per day (excluding airfare/travel to Victoria) for full access to the 5-day program. Subsidies available. a
• Confirmed participants will receive a detailed itinerary, travel logistics and accommodation guidance.

• Travel to/from Victoria is the responsibility of participants (unless otherwise subsidized).
• Accommodation details will be provided upon acceptance of your registration.
• Participants will be expected to commit fully to the 5-day schedule (workshops, visits, and evening wrap-up sessions).
• Accessibility & inclusive practice are core to the event design; let organizers know of any needs during registration.

This forum is part of a broader commitment to youth leadership and community capacity-building by ISSAMBA Centre and other partners.
If you want to support or partner, reach out to the organizer for sponsorship, travel subsidies or mentoring involvement. ,

Ready to step into your leadership journey? Apply today and join us March 15–19, 2026, in Victoria for five transformative days of growth, community and action. Spaces are limited. Secure your spot now! https://forms.gle/T4be4zbceiUSa6VS8

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

ISSAMBA CENTRE - African Art & Cultural Society/Services, 2722 Fifth Street, Victoria, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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