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			What you'll find in this section... Meeting and learning opportunities offered by CFC If you want to find out more about how to twin with another YAC, using the www.yipcanada.org discussion forum or the next National Conference, look here. Information on global youth philanthropy Youth philanthropy is growing at a great pace around the globe. Canadian youth have a great deal to offer to and learn from others developing youth philanthropy. Information on other youth programs and resources Look here for details of the Youth Engagement Fund for BC youth advisory councils, Global Youth Service Day, and more.

Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) is an idea that has grown organically in communities across Canada, through the drive and wish to contribute of local youth, and the natural link that many of these youth find with community foundations.

Canadian youth philanthropy has had help too. Through Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), the membership organization for the country's community foundations, regional and national resources and support have been provided to youth advisory councils (YACs) as they emerge and develop. CFC is excited about the contribution that youth have to make to healthy, sustainable communities.

To find out more about the resources and support offered nationally by Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), contact Barbara McMillan, National Consultant on Youth in Philanthropy, tel. +1.604.986.3084.

YIP resources and support offered by CFC

Thanks to generous grant funding from Vancouver Foundation, the Canadian Millennium Scholarships Foundation and an anonymous donor, CFC is currently developing and supporting the following:

• www.yipcanada.org
• fund development storybook
• policies and procedures toolkit
• adult advisor orientation and training
• database of youth philanthropy grants
• twinning program for YACs
• direct advice and support to YACs

We also continue to welcome YAC members and their advisors in large numbers to our biennial National Conference - it's become a much looked forward to element for everyone who attends!