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Essential Information for Canadian Travellers, 2008-2009

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Anmchara International School, Sega Ghana

Intercordia Canada

The Anmchara International School was founded in January 2002 on the veranda of a house in a remote, rural village named Sega. While the school only consisted of 16 pupils on its first day, it would become a beacon of hope and promise for hundreds of children in the surrounding area, who were previously without the opportunity for quality education. For more info, see http://www.segaschool.com/

Canadian youth spend more of their money on foreign aid than the government

When it comes to tackling global poverty, Canadian youth are putting their money where their leaders’ mouths are - according to Ipsos Reid/World Vision poll.

Intercordia Hits the Radio Waves

On November 6, 2008, Intercordia was featured on the radio show, Community in Concert hosted by Sharon DiCecco on Radio Maria.

Mitchell McIvor Leaves His Appendix in Bosnia

St. Thomas More College students at University of Saskatchewan recall their experiences abroad in the latest issue of Discover More, the college’s alumni publication. 

St. Michael’s College Alumni Magazine Features Intercordia

In the Spring 2008 issue of the St. Michael’s College Alumni Magazine out of University of Toronto, three Intercordia participants were interviewed about their placements. Natalie Zinko who went to Ghana, Fiona Clarke who worked in Nicaragua and Alison D’Souza who travelled to Honduras tell their story and share the significance of their summer away.

Intercordia Launches New Web Site

Intercordia Canada is fundamentally about building relationships. We are learning that the network of relationships that constitute the Intercordia program is growing far beyond the connections our students make with their host families and communities while they are on placement during the summer months. 

Fall Recruitment Campaign Launched

Intercordia Canada is still open to applicants for the 2008-2009 academic year on all participating Canadian campuses. 

The deadline for application submission is: