Who We Are
The Canadian Coalition for Youth, Peace & Security is a network of over 80 individuals and organizations working or interested in Youth, Peace and Security with the primary purpose of uplifting each others’ work, advocacy and research.
The CCYPS is guided by a Steering Committee responsible for overseeing the network’s operations. In 2025, the CCYPS established an Advisory Group, comprising former co-founders and key contributors, to provide strategic guidance and further support the Coalition’s work.
Imogen
Coordinator
Imogen is passionate about global youth solidarity and using the YPS agenda to connect young people around the world who are involved in peacebuilding at all levels. She also has a particular interest in using sport for peace.
Favourite pillar: Partnerships
Blanche
Leadership Team
Blanche is a social impact leader and youth advocate who is passionate about education, mental health, antiracism and linguistic rights, all while encouraging youth engagement in decision-making spaces.
Favourite pillar: Participation
Alexandria
Leadership Team &
Focal Point: Queering Peace and Security
Alexandria is passionate about Queering Peace and Security, the domestic implementation of YPS, and ensuring there is diverse youth leadership in peace and security policy space.
Favourite pillar: Protection
Shayne
Leadership Team
Shayne is passionate about the synergies between YPS and Women, Peace and Security (WPS), gender-sensitive approaches to peacebuilding, peacebuilding in diaspora communities, and the protection of young people in conflict and peace.
Favourite pillar: Partnerships
Natalia
Leadership Team
Natalia is passionate about fomenting safe and inclusive spaces for young women, and the increased participation of young people in government and political spaces.
Favourite pillar: Participation
Katrina
Leadership Team
Katrina is passionate about the participation of young people in decision-making and peacebuilding, including National Action Plans. She is focused on the institutionalization of peace and security through age- and gender-sensitive policymaking.
Favourite pillar: Partnerships
Our Supporters & Collaborators
The CCYPS is grateful for meaningful partners and ongoing collaborations with the following supporters.
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