More Than a Village
What it takes to support today's young people in a rapidly changing world.
About this report
Across Canada, affordability challenges alongside wider social, economic, and technological challenges mean the path to adulthood is less predictable and more complex than ever. At the same time, more young people are falling behind or disengaging from school altogether.
This raises a practical question about what it takes to set today’s young people up for long-term success. The answer lies in consistent, wraparound supports, and strong coordination across school, community, and the broader public and private sector. More Than a Village examines what this looks like in practice, drawing on 25 years of experience of the Pathways Program.
About Pathways to Education Canada
Pathways to Education is a national, charitable organization breaking the cycle of poverty through education. The award-winning Pathways Program provides youth with a holistic combination of academic, financial, social, and one-on-one supports proven to promote positive youth development by meeting their needs during the critical years of high school. What began as a single program in Toronto’s Regent Park has grown into a national social innovation supporting over 9,000 students in 31 low-income communities across 8 Canadian provinces. The program is brought to life through a network of 29 community-based Program Partners who have the knowledge, expertise, and relationships to meaningfully support local youth in their respective communities.
