IICRD connects people, places,and practices to create dignity, belonging and justice for young people and our world.
We work in the spaces betweensectors to connect them and among a vibrant network of thousands of child-focusedinnovators from more than 30 countries. We strive to empower theseinnovators−from youth, parents, artists, Elders, social workers, educators,public servants, doctors, lawyers, academics, business people and socialentrepreneurs−to not only help children survive, but to thrive. We do this by providing our network with thetools to bring children’s rights to life through empathy, evidence and engagedaction. In particular, we are tapping into our 20 years of experience tocatalyze change for the most vulnerable young people in our society and helpour partners demonstrate change in complex social environments usingdevelopmental evaluation tools and practices.
IICRD engages a small team of talented staff, Associates and Board Members located around the world from our home base inVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
