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Village women gathered in front of a thatched hut
Smiling young Ivorians in the street
Community gathering outdoors
Three smiling young Afro-Canadians in a park
A facilitator surrounded by attentive children

Building human bridges through community tourism and the harmony of sharing

Exchange, cultural immersion and leadership dialogue programs between Canada, Côte d’Ivoire and the rest of the world.

In partnership with our sister NGO in Côte d’Ivoire

Featured program Ages 16–17

Youth immersion and mobility

A host-family stay for young Canadians, Afro-Canadians and Ivorians.

Our alliance

Two organizations, one global vision.

Mystère de l’Hospitalité Canada works hand in hand with its sister NGO, Mystère de l’Hospitalité Côte d’Ivoire. Together, we join forces.

Canada Côte d’Ivoire Youth Leadership Community tourism

Two teams, two shores, one welcome

In Canada

The Canadian team mobilizes resources, young people and communities across Canada.

Carved First Nations totem pole

Ties with First Nations communities, at the heart of the Leaders’ Dialogue.

Group of smiling young friends on steps

In Côte d’Ivoire

The Ivorian team prepares the ground in rural areas and coordinates the welcome with traditional chiefs.

Colourful wax fabrics

An authentic welcome, in step with the daily life of local people.

Smiling elders gathered in a village

Our pillars of action for a more open world

Two major programs rooted in community management, heritage and eco-cultural tourism.

Smiling young Ivorians

Ages 16–17

Youth immersion and mobility

For young Canadians, Afro-Canadians and Ivorians

Hospitality · Authenticity · Respect · Honesty

Hospitality

The very essence of our name, a symbol of cultural sharing.

Authenticity

Discovering others through the real daily life of local people.

Respect

For the histories, Indigenous traditions and customs of Côte d’Ivoire.

Honesty

Full transparency in the human and financial management of our projects.

A facilitator surrounded by attentive children

Where does your money go?

70 %

Youth travel and housing

Fund a young person’s trip

70% travel and housing 20% safety and supervision 10% administration

A universal model

Our structure is designed to bring in other Ivorian regions and other Canadian provinces through future partnerships.