Our purpose
Travel is a powerful lever that helps youth grow and reach their full potential. This is why we want to facilitate access to travel experiences.
The Saintlo Foundation offers positive experiences to nourish the aspirations and ambitions of youth who don’t always have the opportunity to shine.
Key facts
14% of youth live in low-income households
According to the Observatoire Jeunes et Société, 14% of young people in Quebec live in low-income households.
- Observatoire Jeunes et Société, 2019, “Proportion of adolescents age 11 to 17 living in low-income households according to the Low Income Measure (LIM), 2006 to 2016 (in percentages)”, table by the INRS for the OJS, data produced by Statistics Canada, from the 2006 and 2016 surveys and the 2011 National Household Survey.
1/4 of secondary school students have low self-esteem
According to the Rosenberg Scale.
- Observatoire Jeunes et Société, 2019, “Proportion of secondary school students who have low self-esteem according to the Rosenberg Scale, 2016-2017 (in percentages)”, table by the INRS for the OJS, from public data from the Québec Health Survey of High School Students (QHSHSS), from the Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ), 2016-2017.
1/3 of young people score high on the psychological distress scale
According to the Observatoire Jeunes et Société, more than one-third of young people score high on the psychological distress scale.
- Observatoire Jeunes et Société, 2019, “Proportion of youth age 15 to 17 who score high on the psychological distress scale, 2014-2015 (in percentages)”, table by the INRS for the OJS, from public data from the 2014-2015 Québec Population Health Survey (QPHS).
our mission: To make travel accessible for youth in vulnerable situations
This is a mission that Quebecers and Ontarians value highly, according to a study conducted by Léger for the Saintlo Foundation
we want to
Facilitate
Facilitate access to travel for youth 10 to 17 years old who don’t have the opportunity to discover new places.
Inspire
Inspire young people’s curiosity so that they’re compelled to continue exploring.
Create
Create moments where young people’s talents can develop in a safe, inspiring place.
Contribute
Contribute to promoting our part of the country and the benefits of travel. We believe in sustainable tourism: maintaining a balance between the needs of travellers and the local population to protect our planet for today’s and tomorrow’s generations.
Our values
What counts for us
Equal opportunity and solidarity
We dream of a society that empowers developing youth in vulnerable situations to assert themselves, to grow and to engage with the world. The objective of our workshops and grants is to give these young people access to adventures and resources that are normally out of their reach—because travel has the potential to change how every life evolves.
Welcoming spaces
In the right environment, youth can blossom to their full potential. We create safe spaces where difference is celebrated and respectful conversations are fostered. This is how youth grow and develop their talents.
Resourcefulness
It’s outside the home that young people learn to be resourceful, show initiative and make the best decisions. It’s the people youth meet in the real world who inspire them to learn independence—an asset they will use all their lives.
Leadership
We help each young person to value their abilities and use them to exercise a positive influence. We help them have enriching experiences that transform their lives and inspire their loved ones in turn.
get involved
Spontaneous, monthly or perpetual donation, together, we can offer youth even more opportunities to help them reach their full potential.
