International Development Week
February 1 - 7, 2026
Join us in celebrating International Development Week (IDW) 2026, as we come together from coast to coast to coast to shine a spotlight on Canadian international development efforts.
About International Development Week
International Development Week (IDW) is an annual initiative that takes place during the first full week of February. Since 1991, IDW has brought together civil society organizations, schools, businesses, government agencies, and the general public to highlight Canadian contributions to international development initiatives from coast to coast to coast and overseas.
This year’s International Development Week (#IDW2026) will take place from February 1 to 7 and will be celebrated by ACIC, Global Affairs Canada, Canadian development organizations, and Canadians with events and activities across Atlantic Canada and the country .
Events List
ACIC and our partners will be hosting IDW themed events throughout the week. Stay tuned for information about events in your region.
Weather Preparedness for Newcomers on PEI20 days to the eventFeb 02, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Immigrant and Refugee Services Assoc., 49 Water St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1A3, Canada
Think Global, Play Local21 days to the eventFeb 03, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Duke's Public House, 2057 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2, Canada
The Rivers That Shape Us21 days to the eventFeb 03, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.JD Shatford Public Library, 10353 St Margarets Bay Rd, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0, Canada
Wounded Peace | Stories of Peace and Art Unveiling22 days to the eventFeb 04, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.MAGMA, 22 Church St T-120, Moncton, NB E1C 0P7, Canada
From Bean to Justice: Conversations on Coffee, Fair Trade, and Global Solidarity22 days to the eventFeb 04, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.JD Shatford Public Library, 10353 St Margarets Bay Rd, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0, Canada
The Future of Multilateralism for Peacebuilding24 days to the eventFeb 06, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Paul O'Regan Hall, Halifax Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9, Canada
From Bean to Justice: Conversations on Coffee, Fair Trade, and Global SolidaritySat, February 7 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM, Time TBCHalifax Central Library, Room 301, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9, Canada