Our Mission

Vision: To motivate and empower individuals to make a positive difference within our global society, through understanding and action, based on effective and compassionate leadership

Mission: To provides lifelong leadership development opportunities that empower individuals to achieve their highest potential.

About HOBY Canada

HOBY Canada is an educational charity that brings together one nominated Grade 10 youth leader from each high school in a region for a leadership seminar. The seminar aims to teach these young leaders not what to think, but how to think, through motivational speakers, educational panels on a range of topics and leadership development and community service projects.

HOBY Canada is celebrating its 29th year empowering youth and volunteers alike. 

Quick Facts:

Over 4000 Canadian students have passed through our program since 1987

100+ volunteers contributing 18,500+ hrs annually to help run and grow HOBY Canada

HOBY Canada joins HOBY International in hosting over 70 programs across 19 countries globally

16 programs run in Ontario, BC and Alberta annually, and soon Quebec!

400+ grade 10 students from across Canada attend HOBY programs each year!

120+ schools from 13 regions across Southwestern Ontario attend the 3-Day program annually

75+ Optimist clubs from across Canada offer support and volunteers