Re-Imagining Development Gathering
ACIC’s Re-imagining Development, invites post-secondary students and young professionals in fields of global solidarity/international development to participate in a gathering of the unlearning, co-learning, and re-imagining of ‘international development’.
About the Program
In a time where global solitary is more important than ever, join us in exploring alternatives to development that center global AND local solidarity, decolonization, restorative justice, and more. This gathering will serve as an opportunity to learn important skills and knowledge related to practice in global solidarity sectors.
To foster a learning environment at the gathering a mix of mediums will be used, including: restorative panels, virtual speakers (to bring in subject matter experts from outside the region), small and large group discussions/workshops, site visits to places of interest related to gathering topics, etc.).
Why get involved:
Engage with peers and experienced professionals working in fields of global solidarity
Learn about alternative frameworks to development that foster communities of solidarity and liberation
Combine theory and action to strengthen your understanding of praxis in relation to global solidarity
ACIC offers gathering participants access to Linkedin Learning. This provides the opportunity to discover and develop skills through expert-led course videos, in courses on gender equality, climate change, allyship, non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, technology, and more
The gathering is free of charge, and food and accommodation are provided. ACIC arranges and covers the expense of all travel for participants