Paige Hill is headed to York University next year. She volunteered to help with past CJI events and was the organization’s intern this summer.

I have always felt passionate about social change and equality.

Growing up in an age of social media has made me constantly aware of global issues. This can cause despair, but it can also drive positive change.

The hardest part of creating change is knowing where to start. That is where organizations like Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) come in. Through my involvement in leadership and advocacy in high school, I have worked with CJI on several occasions. Its mission to love and serve by working for social justice aligns with my values.

The work of CJI’s partners in the Global South and our advocacy efforts in Canada makes me hopeful for the future of our world and of my generation.