Faculty and students at Vancouver Island University are actively engaged in international cooperation projects in regions around the world. These collaborations include formal partnerships with post-secondary institutions abroad, faculty consulting, student volunteering and support for civil society organizations.
Active Projects
![VIU International Cooperation Projects SAGE 01](https://international.viu.ca/sites/default/files/styles/flexcta_square_crop_600/public/sage011.jpg?itok=YaOuIMze)
Skills to Access the Green Economy: Belize
Developing Climate Smart programming to address the impacts of climate change on the agri-food and agro-forestry sectors of Belize.
![KEFEP Building Artisan Training](https://international.viu.ca/sites/default/files/styles/flexcta_square_crop_600/public/img_5628.jpg?itok=e88c0kLc)
Kenya Education for Employment Program
Developing a competency-based Building Artisan program to support an increase in employment and economic development opportunities for Kenyan youth.
Ongoing Partnerships
![Caricom Education for Employment Program](https://international.viu.ca/sites/default/files/styles/flexcta_square_crop_600/public/trinidad_3.jpg?itok=l4dnFj3H)
CARICOM Education for Employment - Trinidad and Tobago
Learning and training partnership for the development of curriculum for a Cosmetology Centre of Excellence in Trinidad.