Our Mission

Apathy is Boring is a non-partisan, charitable organization that supports and educates youth to be active and contributing citizens in Canada’s democracy.

Our vision is a Canada where every young Canadian is an active and creative citizen, and youth are meaningfully engaged in all aspects of the democratic process. This is more than just voting. It is about supporting young people to take charge of the conditions that they live in. 

Apathy is Boring accomplishes its mission through three core programs:

Our VOTE program is about making it easy for young people to navigate elections on all levels of government. We provide resources and break down information to make it easier for young people to get to the polls.

Our RISE program, an initiative of Canada Service Corps, empowers and engages young people all year round. It provides an opportunity for young people to get involved and take action on issues facing communities on a local level.

Our BUILD program equips young people with advanced and actionable civic knowledge, skills and networks to effectively advocate for change at the institutional level, far beyond the ballot box. By the end of the program, youth develop a keen understanding of the frontlines of Canada’s democratic system and be better prepared to engage with it

About Apathy is Boring

Apathy is Boring is the only youth-led, non-partisan Canadian charitable organization that offers programming aimed at unengaged youth 18-35 years old, mobilizing them to become active citizens, while at the same time working with civil society and government to engage youth in decision-making.

Since 2004 Apathy is Boring has distinguished itself as a credible leader by reaching millions of young Canadians and working with partners as diverse as Elections Canada, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, MTV/MuchMusic, Dose.ca, and many more to engage youth across Canada.