Schools Without Borders

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Location

Toronto, ON

Organization Focus

Arts & Culture

International Development

Youth & Education

Social Services & Social Justice

Health & Wellness

What we can offer other members and organizations:

Training or Resources

SWB plays an integral intermediary and supportive role in grassroots community development at home and around the world. We support young people to create their own platforms for change, and build the communities they want to live in.

What we might need from other members and organizations:

Volunteers, Financing or Grants, Skills or Expertise, Equipment or Materials

Schools Without Borders is always looking for help from young men and women and old alike. We have a variety of things that we are working on that requires people who want to change the world for the better.

challenges we started

challenge #1

SWB - Million Mile Campaign
Through Aeroplans Beyond Miles Program all donations will be matched between October 12th through November 13th, 2009. Our goal is to raise one million miles.

about Schools Without Borders:

Schools Without Borders (SWB) is a unique youth-led organization that makes education and learning more accessible for young people. We view real learning not merely as a classroom experience, but rather as a life-long journey, inspired by meaningful experiences and sustained by strong partnerships.

how Schools Without Borders gets involved

We have organized our work into 4 key focus streams that emphasize our diversity and breadth while being grounded in our supporting role.

MY STORY: CREATIVE AND CULTURAL ARTS INITIATIVE
Arts-based Initiatives that build stronger identity

EMERGE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Training, experience, organizational mentorship and support

COMMUNITY MOVEMENT STRATEGIES
Support and partner with community projects that are led by young people both locally and internationally

INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE AND PARTNERSHIP CENTRE
Research & Advocacy: Institutional change and trans-sectoral partnerships

We currently have work in 11 countries on over 15 programs.

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