Manitoba Council on International Cooperation

Global Citizens in Manitoba

  • Todd Phillips

    Todd Phillips (28) recently got the news that his life-long dream will be fulfilled. An Engineering graduate and instructor at the University of Manitoba, Todd has been accepted to go on a mission with Doctor Without Borders. “For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to work for this organization,” he says. “I really believe in the work that they do and the way they deliver assistance overseas.” Todd will be working in the Engineering Division, setting up medical stations for the staff. He is also one of the founders of the Manitoba Chapter of Engineers Without Borders at the University of Manitoba.

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  • Kathy Sexsmith

    Kathy Sexsmith (25) of Winnipeg, Manitoba has found her life’s passion in fair trade. As an Economics student at the University of Manitoba, she was inspired by a professor who spoke of unjust trade relationships and the exploitation of workers. “I couldn’t leave this question of fair trade behind,” says Kathy. “I knew changes needed to be made.” After completing a Masters Degree at Oxford University, she now plans to research fair trade at the PhD level in her studies at Cornell University. Kathy has worked with MCIC to inform government of the benefits of fair trade and encourage them to carry fair trade wines through the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission.

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  • Leslie McNabb

    Leslie McNabb (28) believes in the power of youth and the importance of exposing them to other cultures and ways of life. In her work as a Project Supervisor for Canada World Youth, Leslie has seen first-hand the change that comes over young people when their eyes are opened to the world. “I honestly believe that if we could all spend some time in someone else’s shoes, we would see that we all have the same fundamental values,” she says. Leslie currently works in community development, providing services to inner-city residents of Winnipeg.

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  • Brad Johnson

    Brad Johnson (18) of Gimli, Manitoba believes in the power of community. At the age of 16, Brad became a Councillor in Gimli’s Town Council, bringing the concerns of young people to local decision makers. In 2009, Brad and the Youth Community Partnership in Gimli worked with the Town Council to have Gimli declared a Fair Trade Town by Transfair Canada. Brad continues to promote fair trade in his community and plans to study Business at the University of Manitoba, “so I can bring my values of ethical consumption and trade into the corporate sphere,” says Brad.

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  • Breanna Wiebe

    Breanna Wiebe (19) had the opportunity of a lifetime when she met her World Vision sponsored child last year in Tanzania. “It was amazing to see how this boy was thriving because he had access to his basic needs,” she says. “More than anything he was thankful for an education.” As World Vision’s Youth Ambassador, Breanna works to inspire young people in Manitoba and get them involved in global issues. This year, she started a World Vision Club at the University of Manitoba.

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