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.
This year's theme is Prosperity through Partnership.
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.
The Power of Education in Peacebuilding1 day to the eventFeb 03, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Webinar via Zoom
Think Global, Play Local1 day 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 Us1 day 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
Peace | Paix2 days to the eventFeb 04, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.MAGMA Atrium, 22 Church St, Moncton, NB E1C 0P7, Canada
From Beans to Justice: Conversations on Coffee, Fair Trade, and Global Solidarity2 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
Rhythms of Unity: Celebrating African Heritage Month Through Art and Stories of Connection3 days to the eventFeb 05, 2026, 7:00 p.m.Nova Scotia Archives, Nova Scotia Archives, 6016 University Ave, Halifax, NS B3H 1W4, Canada
Multiple DatesBBPN YETAP Creatives' Summit4 days to the eventFeb 06, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.NEW BRUNSWICK BLACK HISTORY SOCIETY, Brunswick Square, Level 2, 39 King Street, Suite R2, Saint John, NB E2L 4W3, Canada
The Future of Multilateralism for Peacebuilding4 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
NSGA African Dinner 20264 days to the eventFeb 06, 2026, 5:30 p.m.Lebrun Recreation Centre, 36 Holland Ave, Bedford, NS B4A 1E5, Canada
The Future of Multilateralism for Peacebuilding (Antigonish)5 days to the eventFeb 07, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Dennis Hall, Coady Institute, St. FX, 4780 Tompkins Lane, Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5, Canada
From Beans to Justice: Conversations on Coffee, Fair Trade, and Global Solidarity5 days to the eventFeb 07, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Halifax Central Library, Room 301, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9, Canada
Books Without Borders:
Stories of Solidarity & Justice
Check out our IDW reading list!
Featuring books and stories spanning geographies, languages, and genres, there’s something to read for each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, offering new perspectives on global issues and the people and communities shaping change around the world.