took place in 29 schools across Ontario. By 2005, YPI was being run in British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec. In partnership with the Institute for Philanthropy, YPI International was launched in 2006 and piloted in London, England. The following year YPI was in 10 schools across England. YPI launched in Scotland in 2008 with the support of Sir Ian Wood and The Wood Foundation. In 2009, the Initiative launched in New York City, and through 2010 and 2011 began to be run in Atlantic Canada and Northern Ireland. In 2010, YPI was presented with the Best Practice Award in Civic Education by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship. In 2011, YPI's president Julie Tuskan-Casale was honored with the first-ever Premier's Award for Philanthropy in Education. In 2012, YPI celebrated over one million pounds donated to UK charities throughout England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, since 2006. YPI celebrated its 10th anniversary during the 2012-2013 academic year In 2014, YPI celebrated over ten million dollars donated internationally to community-based, social service charities. YPI Canada YPI is currently run in 158 schools across Canada, with an estimated 26,000 students participating. The École des Senters, at Quebec City is the only francophone school to participated. A total of $7,375,000 has been granted to Canadian charities through YPI. In the 2012-13 academic year, 4,225 Canadian charities were advocated for through YPI, and an estimated 61,000 people will directly benefit from YPI grants to charities. YPI students reached an estimated 182,000 Canadians with their presentations and information on their charities. YPI launched in Canada in 2002. YPI Northern Ireland YPI is currently run-in schools across Northern Ireland with an estimated 2,250 students participating. YPI launched in Northern Ireland in 2011. YPI Scotland YPI is currently run in 255 schools in Scotland, with an estimated 34,000 students participating (academic year 2018/19). Nearly £4,000,000 has been granted to charities in Scotland through YPI. YPI launched in Scotland in 2008 with the support of The Wood Foundation. YPI USA YPI is currently run in 8 schools in New York City, with an estimated 850 students participating. A total of $150,000 has been granted to charities in New York City through YPI. YPI launched in New York City in 2009. References External links Youth organizations based in Canada Youth development organizations