The Elevation Experience is a Youth Leadership Development program that invites youth to explore their leadership skills. We seek to support youth in their personal development and foster spiritual as well as emotional growth. The highlight of the Elevation Experience is our learning and service trip to Rwanda. We believe that working together in a cross-cultural setting, there is so much we can learn from each other! At the heart of the Elevation Experience are relationships. We believe we are created for connection and community. Our aim is to see lives changed— both the Canadians who join the Experience and those we work with in Rwanda. Join us for a life-changing opportunity and to step into your own journey of personal development.
“What an extraordinary experience. For me, Rwanda was a time of reflection, renewal, wonder, inspiration, passion, happiness, (at times) deep sadness, emotional and physical exhaustion, realization, laughter, and sometimes tears. It has really given me a clear viewing of who I am as a person, as well as who I want to be.” – Tatiana, EE 2014 participant
“The Elevation Experience has changed my perspectives on poverty and cultural values”. – Beatrice, EE 2019 participant
“I left with a new appreciation for the simple things in life and a better sense of what really matters: connecting with others, being part of a community, and finding joy in everyday moments.” – Nimrat, EE 2024 participant
The Experience includes:
- Six sessions of pre-travel training
- Participation in the team fundraising effort
- A two to three week trip to Rwanda
- 4 months of post-trip programming
Overall, this program provides an opportunity to be involved in a life-changing project while getting to know some spectacular people!
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EE 2025 Participant Application Form
We would love to come out to your youth group or ministry and share about the Elevation Experience with you and your youth. For more information please contact the Elevation Project manager Chris via e-mail: chrishege@youthunlimited.com
Elevation Experience 2019-20 from Elevation Project GVYU on Vimeo.