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.
- Tue, Feb 13UPEI, 242 MacDougall HallFeb 13, 2024, 7:00 p.m.UPEI, 242 MacDougall Hall, 550 University Ave, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3, CanadaFour 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?
- Fri, Feb 09Dalhousie UniversityFeb 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, CanadaA Panel discussion to highlight the intersectional nature of housing issues in the HRM, and struggles experienced on a global scale.
- Fri, Feb 09Halifax Central LibraryFeb 09, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9, CanadaElevate your nonprofit’s impact with a 1-day Design Thinking Bootcamp for Nonprofits, facilitated by Venture 2 Impact!
- Thu, Feb 08LunenburgFeb 08, 2024, 7:00 p.m.Lunenburg, 135 Montague St, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0, CanadaA round table on local food system resiliency over a homemade, locally sourced meal.
- Thu, Feb 08UPEI SDE Building Room 202Feb 08, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.UPEI SDE Building Room 202, 550 University Ave, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3, CanadaBring clothing you want to repair or customize! Limited food and sewing supplies will be available.
- Thu, Feb 08RBC Room, Halifax Central LibraryFeb 08, 2024, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.RBC Room, Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9, CanadaCome 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.
- Wed, Feb 07J.D. Shatford Memorial Public LibraryFeb 07, 2024, 7:00 p.m.J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, 10353 St Margarets Bay Rd, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0This 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.
- Wed, Feb 07Saint Mary's University, McNally TheatreFeb 07, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Saint Mary's University, McNally Theatre, 923 Robie St, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3, CanadaNetworking and opportunities for young professionals interested in International Development and Relations
- Wed, Feb 07Marigold Cultural CentreFeb 07, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Marigold Cultural Centre, 605 Prince St, Truro, NS B2N 1G2, Canada
- Wed, Feb 07Marie Michael Library, Coady InstituteFeb 07, 2024, 10:00 a.m.Marie Michael Library, Coady Institute, StFX, B2G2W5, Antigonish, NS B2G 2A5, CanadaJoin us as Coady teaching staff member Digafie Debalke hosts a Coffee House and Webinar with a dialogue on peace and conflict transformation.
- Tue, Feb 06Halifax Central LibraryFeb 06, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9, CanadaJoin 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 .