“I hope to use my passion for international affairs to help mentor young people, learn a lot myself, and contribute to their academic growth.” This is how one mentor participating in the IVECA Global Youth Mentorship Program (iGYMP) described her hope for participating in this unique opportunity. This fall, iGYMP brings together over a dozen mentors from universities in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States to explore the theme “Youth Innovations for a Sustainable

"We are not just giving them answers. Step by step, we are helping them ask sharper questions. Effective mentors do more than provide answers. They challenge assumptions, encourage curiosity, and guide learners toward independent thinking. At IVECA, this principle lies at the heart of mentorship. Mentors become collaborators, catalysts, and facilitators of learning, empowering students to think across disciplines, cultures, and perspectives. Through the IVECA Global Youth Me

On Monday, November 3, 2025, IVECA welcomed youth mentors to the 2025 Global Youth Mentorship Program (iGYMP) through an engaging online orientation. The orientation session connected U.S. university student mentors from diverse backgrounds to begin an inspiring seven-week journey centered on “Inclusive STEAM Solutions for Global Impact.” The session was filled with energy as mentors met the IVECA team and were introduced to IVECA’s vision of nurturing interculturally compet