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International Development Week

February 4 - 10, 2024

Join us in celebrating International Development Week (IDW) 2024, as we come together from coast to coast to coast to shine a spotlight on Canadian international development efforts.

Events List

ACIC and our partners will be hosting IDW themed events throughout the week. Stay tuned for information about events in your region.

  • Gina'matimg: A Time of Learning - Docuseries Screening
    Gina'matimg: A Time of Learning - Docuseries Screening
    Tue, Feb 13
    UPEI, 242 MacDougall Hall
    Feb 13, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
    UPEI, 242 MacDougall Hall, 550 University Ave, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3, Canada
    Four youth from Epekwitk are tasked with seeking knowledge that will assist them in a 24-hour survival challenge. What will the elders and allies teach them, and will it be enough to survive the challenge? Who will make it to the end?
  • Navigating the Global (and Local) Housing Crisis: A Panel Discussion
    Navigating the Global (and Local) Housing Crisis: A Panel Discussion
    Fri, Feb 09
    Dalhousie University
    Feb 09, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Dalhousie University, Room 1016, Kenneth C. Rowe Management Bldg, 6100 University Ave, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
    A Panel discussion to highlight the intersectional nature of housing issues in the HRM, and struggles experienced on a global scale.
  • Design Thinking Bootcamp for Nonprofits
    Design Thinking Bootcamp for Nonprofits
    Fri, Feb 09
    Halifax Central Library
    Feb 09, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9, Canada
    Elevate your nonprofit’s impact with a 1-day Design Thinking Bootcamp for Nonprofits, facilitated by Venture 2 Impact!
  • Food for Thought
    Food for Thought
    Thu, Feb 08
    Lunenburg
    Feb 08, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
    Lunenburg, 135 Montague St, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0, Canada
    A round table on local food system resiliency over a homemade, locally sourced meal.
  • Stitch & Switch Clothing Workshop
    Stitch & Switch Clothing Workshop
    Thu, Feb 08
    UPEI SDE Building Room 202
    Feb 08, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    UPEI SDE Building Room 202, 550 University Ave, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3, Canada
    Bring clothing you want to repair or customize! Limited food and sewing supplies will be available.
  • Toilets and Transformation: Mr. Toilet Film Screening & Expert Talks
    Toilets and Transformation: Mr. Toilet Film Screening & Expert Talks
    Thu, Feb 08
    RBC Room, Halifax Central Library
    Feb 08, 2024, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    RBC Room, Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9, Canada
    Come and celebrate International Development Week and explore how the need for safe sanitation affects communities around the world. This event is available in-person and online.
  • Toilets and Transformation: Mr. Toilet Film Screening & Expert Talks
    Toilets and Transformation: Mr. Toilet Film Screening & Expert Talks
    Wed, Feb 07
    J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library
    Feb 07, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
    J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, 10353 St Margarets Bay Rd, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0
    This event is for patrons of the J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library. To view the screening online or in-person, see the event listing for the Halifax Central Library.
  • Pursuing International Careers
    Pursuing International Careers
    Wed, Feb 07
    Saint Mary's University, McNally Theatre
    Feb 07, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    Saint Mary's University, McNally Theatre, 923 Robie St, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3, Canada
    Networking and opportunities for young professionals interested in International Development and Relations
  • Movie Night!
    Movie Night!
    Wed, Feb 07
    Marigold Cultural Centre
    Feb 07, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Marigold Cultural Centre, 605 Prince St, Truro, NS B2N 1G2, Canada
  • Challenging Hegemony in International Development: A Conversation with Pathy Fellows
    Challenging Hegemony in International Development: A Conversation with Pathy Fellows
    Wed, Feb 07
    Marie Michael Library, Coady Institute
    Feb 07, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
    Marie Michael Library, Coady Institute, StFX, B2G2W5, Antigonish, NS B2G 2A5, Canada
    Join us as Coady teaching staff member Digafie Debalke hosts a Coffee House and Webinar with a dialogue on peace and conflict transformation.
  • Connecting to Africa in Global Solidarity
    Connecting to Africa in Global Solidarity
    Tue, Feb 06
    Halifax Central Library
    Feb 06, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9, Canada
    Join us in celebrating the coming together of International Development Week and African Heritage Month through a night of dialogue, music, and refreshments!

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. 

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This year’s International Development Week (#IDW2024) will take place from February 4 to 10 and will be celebrated by  ACIC, Global Affairs Canada, Canadian development organizations and Canadians with events and activities across Atlantic Canada and the country .

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