Just Act Youth Conference

About Just Act!

The "Just Act! Youth Leadership Conference was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT). War Child Canada is very grateful to DFAIT, especially Valerie Oosterveld and Mike Perry, for their endless support and assistance in making this inspiring initiative happen!

DFAIT is the Canadian government's eyes, ears, and voice abroad. Its mandate is to:

• Conduct all diplomatic and consular relations on behalf of Canada
• Conduct all official communication between the Government of Canada and the government of any other country and between the Government of Canada and any international organization
• Conduct and manage international negotiations as they relate to Canada
• Coordinate Canada's economic relations
• Foster the expansion of Canada's international trade
• Coordinate the direction given by the Government of Canada to the heads of Canada's diplomatic and consular missions and to manage these missions;
• Administer the foreign service of Canada; and foster the development of international law and its application in Canada's external relations.

The objectives of DFAIT are to promote prosperity, ensure Canadians' security within a global framework, and promote Canadian values and culture on the international stage.

War Child Canada is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to providing urgently needed humanitarian assistance to war-affected children around the world. Assistance includes relief supplies, health care, education, rehabilitation and psychological support for the young victims of war. Working closely with the music industry, War Child Canada helps generate awareness and support for children's rights everywhere. In addition to its overseas programs, War Child Canada is committed to providing Canadian youth with meaningful opportunities to get involved in human rights and social issues. Through War Child Canada's successful domestic programming, Canadian youth are taking the initiative and acting on behalf of children's rights everywhere.