CEED Concordia
2110 rue Mackay Montreal, QC, Canada

Its almost here!! Tomorrow evening at 7PM, CEED Concordias Internship Coordinator will be going LIVE with all of you!! Expect funny stories (like the meaning of these memes if you arent an alumni!), lessons learned and much more ... SEE YOU THEN!

The CBIE BCEI is organizing a virtual conference on Internationalization and SDGs! Bringing together experts and academics! Want to know more?: https://cbie.ca/event/internationalization-and-the-sdgs/

Yup, it's that time of the year, the Concordia Shuffle is in full swing! Let's support The Black Perspective Initiative in bringing the Black Mental Wellness on Campus project to Concordia University! Donate here: https://concordia.akaraisin.com/.../p/CSUShuffleChallange Or here:... https://concordia.akaraisin.com//913692fb9bf54e2ab15913c5a What is the BPI?: https://www.bpiconcordia.com To know more about the Shuffle: https://concordia.akaraisin.com/ui/shuffle31

Hello! The opt-out period for the Fall semester has started today. The opt-out period is from September 22 to the 25. With the current circumstances, the opt-out is done only online. This refund will be done directly to your student account.... To proceed to the opt-out, please visit the following website and and fill-out the opt-out form: http://concordiacommunity.org/opt-out-info/ Please email us at [email protected] if you need more information :)

We know yall loved our Internship Coordinator @__jo.sie IG STORY TAKEOVER so get ready to be blessed by her IG LIVE next Wednesday For all the tea on internships, job opportunities, alumni stories, what its like living in Uganda and more! ... Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7pm, come with your questions and get ready to chat with @__jo.sie for #straitfacts and of course #storytimes And #ceedlings let us know which meme made you feel a way by sharing it in your story

Join us now: https://www.youtube.com/watch for a discussion on Saviorism in International Development and what to look for when searching for international development internship and career opportunities!

See you all at 7PM tonight!

Tomorrow at 7PM we'll be discussing the key issues in International Development, what it's like to work in this field, opportunities to get involved and much more! Nadia has successfully used her knowledge and expertise to create initiatives and projects that benefit young people and women in more than 15 countries! Stream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch

EVENT ALERT! Concordia Student Union X CEED bringing you International Development: Saviorism vs Altruism TOMORROW from 7:00pm-8:00pm! Sometimes, what can start off with good intentions, can end up causing more harm than good. Other times, these intentions flourish into meaningful partnerships and enrich the livelihoods of these communities involved. Join us to unpack the misconceptions and major criticisms of international development work as well as learn collaborative ways to work and understand the impact we have on communities abroad.

Did someone say tea and chitchat about internships in Uganda, alumni stories, working for CEED and managing interns? Then make sure to tune in to the IG LIVE with Josie, our Internship Coordinator Wednesday, Sept 23 at 7PM EST! Thanks to everyone who tuned into Josie IG STORY TAKEOVER yesterday too!... Think youd be a great Internship Coordinator? Apply today, to know more: bit.ly/3jHL1Iu

CEED is HIRING! Were looking for an Internship Coordinator Deadline: September 27th at 11:59PM... Part-time (Fall-Winter semester) and Full-time (Summer semester) Two Year Contract $16-$17 (depending on experience) To apply check out: bit.ly/3jHL1Iu What does the Internship Coordinator do besides coordinate interns? Well they organize and facilitate trainings, the developer projects and of course, oversee CEEDs programs both in Montreal and oversees! Apply today to join an exciting, young and dynamic team!

INSTAGRAM STORY TAKEOVER Josie takes you on a journey all day for a day in the life of the CEED Internship Coordinator! Want to know what its like to work for a youth-led non profit? ... Interested Im applying for the Internship Coordinator position thats currently open? Want to see how CEED staff is working from distance? Well youre in luck! Josie will be covering all this and more in our story today! Join Josie for an IG LIVE Wednesday September 23rd at 7PM for an extended and intimate conversation about Josies experience from intern to Internship Coordinator!

#throwbackthursday to our amazing Internship Coordinator Josie ! She supported our 2020 internship hopefuls from recruitment till pre-departure training on cultural sensitivity, group work, Ugandan history and more! Thank you for your hardwork Josie! If you think you could be our next Internship Coordinator then apply today! Deadline: September 27th at 11:59 pm... Link in bio for more information! Apply today to join an exciting , young and dynamic team!

Youre looking at a proud Internship Coordinator after the first radio broadcast by our Youth Advocacy and Communications Project team! The Internship Coordinator oversees the projects in Uganda with the Project Coordinator from @ceeduganda ! If youre looking to support youth in developing their potential then apply to be our next IC!... Link in bio to know more!

Did you know that CEED was called CVAP before? The Concordia Volunteer Abroad Program, now known as Community, Empowerment, Education and Development (CEED) was founded by Awel Uwihanganye and Peter Schiefke in 2006! Awel Uwihanganye Peter Schiefke #throwbackthursday

We had such a great time collaborating with such amazing partners and speakers! Check out our latest blog post to watch the recordings! Watch: http://ow.ly/OnlN50B9SXF Thanks to The Refugee Centre - Le Centre de Réfugiés, Sustainable Concordia and Concordia Student Union!

@Concordia has recently partnered with WWF-Canada to launch the "Living Planet @ Campus" program! If you're a student interested in sustainability, biodiversity, or wildlife conservation, then check out this program! Learn more! http://www.concordia.ca//get-involv/wwf-living-planet.html

How was Sandra Hercegová's experience filming a documentary in Uganda? Through hard work Sandra and her teammates were able to screen the film with the community of Gulu and provide trainings for Gulu Youth! Keep up the great work Sandra! READ: http://ow.ly/WAZ850B8YDX

TODAY IS THE DEALINE! If you havent applied yet, now is your chance! This semesters video documentary focuses on highlighting the voices Montreals vibrant black community and current community initiatives that are improving livelihoods around Montreal! Apply for this experiential learning internship for one of the most engaging courses youll take during your academic career!... Check out ceedconcordia.org for more information! Simply click "APPLY"!

Are you a Filmmaker, Editor, Sound Mixer or Storyteller with a desire to amplify the voices of black-led community organizations in Montreal? Then apply to CEED's Video Documentary Project and gain three credits towards your degree (program permitting), a stipend and a deeper understanding of your local community! The film will also be submitted to film festivals and allow you to networking with other local creatives!... Deadline to apply: Sunday, August 24th @ 11:59pm, with your cv, letter of intent, & portfolio at [email protected] TO KNOW MORE: https://bit.ly/3ge7j2j

CEED's Internship Coordinator tells you EXACTLY why you should apply to CEED's *credited Video Documentary Internship! Read more: https://bit.ly/3l2sRCm... Deadline: This Sunday, August 23rd at 11:59PM Less than a week left for Concordia University students to apply to CEED's Video Documentary Internship! You'll receive credits, gain valuable skills, meet incredible people, and finish the semester with a finished documentary for your portfolio!

Throughout the week, we promised to showcase messages from leaders across all spheres in Gulu. Mrs.Okech Gorretti is the Community Development Officer of Gulu D...istrict. She talked about issues pertaining the #girlchild especially during the lockdown as a result of the pandemic. She urges for a holistic approach of inclusiveness of the girl child to create equal and fair opportunties for all. #IYD2020 #InternationalYouthDay CEED Concordia Global Platform Uganda Restless Development Uganda United Nations Youth Youth4Policy See more

Happy #internationalyouthday ! Today we celebrate the incredible contributions of young people to our communities, around the globe! But its also a day to raise awareness about the issues and difficult realities many youth face, such as high unemployment rates, lack of access to quality education and challenges accessing business loans and funding to name a few! Let us know how you think your community could support youth!... Celebrating with our sister organization CEED Uganda!

Wise words from CEED Concordia's Executive Director Hawa Keita!

Happy International Youth Day everyone! Today is a day to raise awareness and draw attention to issues youth face globally, as well as celebrate youths contribution to society! So excited for this week of activities in Uganda!

Believe it or not that was the first time our Ugandan intern Trevor, behind the camera, had used a gimbal! Gimbals are a great way to make your videos very smooth. They hold your camera or mobile and we used one to shoot the behind the scenes for our Yoo Leng video (available on Facebook!). If you want to spend this Fall semester building technical skills in film making, APPLY to our Montreal VIDEO DOCUMENTARY PROJECT!... Link in bio to know more! Deadline: August 23rd, 11:59PM

Didn't catch the web conference on "Entrepreneurship in the time of COVID-19" live? Well no problem! Check out what Nadine Spencer - CEO of BrandEQ Group Inc. and President of the Black Business and Professional Association Déborah Cherenfant - Quebec Regional Director for Women Entrepreneurs at TD Bank Rami Yahia - Founder of CustomHeats... Keithy Antoine - Host, artist and Founder-Owner of Boutique Espace Urbain had to say last Saturday for the finale of "The World Beyond COVID-19" webinar series! *All five webinars are available now on CEED Concordia's Facebook page.

Yesterday was the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples! Here are some basics things to know about Indigenous peoples around the globe. This year's topic was COVID-19 and Indigenous peoples' resilience! Today and everyday let's stand in solidarity with Indigenous people around the world and recognize and celebrate the cultures, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous peoples.

WERE LIVE! Join us on ZOOM! Link in bio to join! Join us now to discuss entrepreneurship in the time of Covid-19 with this AMAZING panel of speakers!

WERE LIVE AT 2PM! We cant wait to connect with all of you to discuss entrepreneurship in the time of Covid-19 with this AMAZING panel of speakers! Join us on CEEDS Facebook page! If youve already registered, make sure to login with the ZOOM link sent today! See you soon!

Looking forward to seeing all of you today! Just a head's up that you'll have to connect with the ZOOM link sent today!

Catch you tomorrow at 2PM LIVE on our Facebook Page for an engaging panel on entrepreneurship! One of our panelist, Rami Yahia is a Student turned Entrepreneur! Hear is story and more this Saturday!

Results from the Black Business and Professional Association survey on business wellbeing are alarming: "Its just despair...And thats not just from seeing bus...iness evaporate overnight due to the lockdown...Its despair compounded by systemic racism that steadily undermined economic growth and access to capital during the before times, and is now exacerbated by the pandemic." - Nadine Spencer (our Moderator for this Saturday! )

#throwbackthursday to the many amazing interns over the years that have helped share stories of resilience and community! Want to join them? Apply to our Fall Semester VIDEO DOCUMENTARY PROJECT here in Montreal (*you can even get credits and an honorarium!) To know more: https://ceedconcordia.org///mtlvideodocumentaryproject.pdf