Who we are
We're an organization enabling young people to learn, grow and do good through internships, community projects and events.
Since 2006, CEED Concordia has offered Montreal and Ugandan students opportunities to contribute to sustainable community projects in the form of internships, competitions, programs and employment opportunities. Through our initiatives we are working to shape better communities and future leaders for a better tomorrow.
The projects our interns work on are mostly linked to environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship, advocacy, technology and media. They allow interns to gain firsthand experience in the international development sector and build valuable skills, such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving know-how, while working in a cross-cultural setting.
Furthermore, our projects address a broad range of issues tailored to the needs of the local population we’re serving. For example, in our Tech Ed project in Uganda, interns develop and facilitate practical workshops for high school students that improve their basic technical skills in Excel, Word, coding and more. With a young population and a growing need for technological skills, Uganda is well positioned for such a program as it helps teenagers build their capacity to transform themselves and, in turn, their country. For more information on our projects, head to the programs tab of the website.
Our approach
CEED believes in community leadership and adapting to the needs of the community, rather than applying blanket solutions. As such, the way we approach our projects in Gulu will differ from our approach in Montreal and other locations.
Our internships emphasize social, community, and personal development through experiential learning and cultural and skills exchange. At Concordia, our organization benefits the student body through meaningful skills-based internships, public events, research opportunities, and employment opportunities.
Our History and Recognition
The organization’s work is recognized with a Forces Avenir award. This award recognizes the commitment of young people in projects that enrich community knowledge and well-being. The award aims to encourage more young people to become socially conscious, active, and responsible citizens who are both dedicated to their community and open to the world.
We are given the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation CSL Award which recognizes successful community initiatives supported by service-learning partnerships. They highlight innovative approaches that transform relationships, structures, policies, and/or mainstream practices.
The organization celebrates 10 years of service and releases its new name, CEED, which is meant to better reflect its vision, mission and projects. CEED stands for Community, Empowerment, Education, Development.
For the first time, CEED works on projects in Senegal, Ghana and Colombia thanks to partnerships with the organizations such as Canada World Youth and Nuestro Flow. The team in Montreal pivots to offering events and internships online to adapt to Covid-19 health and safety requirements.
CEED interns, staff and alumni celebrated the 15th anniversary of the organization alongside CEED’s co-founders during an online event.
Since 2006, CEED Concordia has offered Montreal and Ugandan students opportunities to contribute to sustainable community projects in the form of internships, competitions, programs and employment opportunities. Through our initiatives we are working to shape better communities and future leaders for a better tomorrow.
