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ACIC’s Safer Spaces program creates opportunities for dialogue and learning around anti-racism, feminism, decolonization, and power within international cooperation. Through workshops, retreats, webinars, and more, ACIC and its members reflect on their practice and learn practical ways to make their work more equitable and inclusive. Safer Spaces ACIC’s Safer Spaces program creates opportunities for dialogue and learning around anti-racism, feminism, decolonization, and power within international cooperation. Through workshops, retreats, webinars, and more, ACIC and its members reflect on their practice and learn practical ways to make their work more equitable and inclusive. With expert facilitators, the program encourages collective learning and reflection. Participants in Safer Spaces events will be supported through challenging their assumptions of international cooperation. The events are designed to give participants a space to ask questions, learn, and grow. We adapt our Safer Spaces program year-to-year based on global context and participant feedback. On this page, you can learn about our upcoming events and take a look back to see what ACIC members have accomplished together so far. Highlights Safer Spaces 2026: Three-part learning series In 2026, led by ACIC member organization Wisdom2Action, the Safer Spaces program ran as a three-part learning series with in-person and virtual elements. Workshop: Understanding Solidarity through an Anti-Racist Lens (hybrid) Webinar: Power and Perspectives on Solidarity (virtual) Retreat: Reflection and Application (in-person) These three elements built on each other to create a journey of learning. Starting by building a foundation for trust and meaningful dialogue allowed participants to bring questions and their own lived experiences to the program. Ending with an in-person retreat strengthened the connections made from the first two sessions and created space for participants to take their insights and turn them into concrete personal, relational, and organizational action. The program also made space to center youth participants, their voices, and their experiences. Safer Spaces Retreats In 2023 and 2026, ACIC hosted in-person retreats as part of the Safer Spaces program. These multi-day events allowed participants to be present in a physical safe space with their peers as they worked through learning, unlearning, and setting goals for how to implement their takeaways in their personal and professional lives. ACIC Anti-Racism Education Strategy In 2022, ACIC staff and members brought together two years of learning from the Safer Spaces program to inform the ACIC Anti-Racism Education Strategy. This process was a dialogue between staff and members, including a workshop at the 2022 ACIC Symposium that focused on the strategy, the work done to date, and how the work can strengthen the learnings of ACIC’s membership through ongoing learning and community networks. Training and Webinars Training activities have been an integral part of the Safer Spaces program since its inception. Through webinars and online training events, the program has opened and maintained dialogue around anti-racism, feminism, and decolonization within the international cooperation sector in Atlantic Canada. Topics have included: Safer Spaces and Young Women’s Civic Participation Safer Spaces: Human Rights and Innovation

From Aid to Action. ACIC Symposium 2025 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SOLIDARITY & GLOBAL COOPERATION Shadi Mousavi About Shadi

Member Outreach Associate, Summer Internship < Back Member Outreach Associate Atlantic Council for International Cooperation Job Type Summer Internship Location Hybrid, Halifax or Atlantic Canada Salary 18.00/hour About the Role ACIC is seeking a highly organized and motivated Member Outreach Associate to support membership engagement, outreach, communications, and administrative coordination. This role will support ACIC’s work with members and partners across Atlantic Canada. The successful candidate will help maintain member and contact records, support outreach and follow-up, assist with newsletters and website updates, collect member news and opportunities, and help coordinate event promotion and participant communications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in nonprofit work, membership engagement, communications, public outreach, and the international cooperation sector. Key Responsibilities Member Outreach and Engagement Support outreach to ACIC members, partners, and stakeholders through email, newsletters, website updates, and other digital platforms Assist with member communications, including follow-up emails, event reminders, registration tracking, and information requests Help collect member news, stories, resources, events, and opportunities to share through ACIC communications channels Support the promotion of member opportunities, programs, events, and sector updates Assist with identifying opportunities to strengthen communication and connection with ACIC members Support outreach to prospective members, partners, and community organizations where needed Membership Administration Help maintain and update membership records, contact lists, mailing lists, and stakeholder databases Assist with organizing member information, renewal details, event participation, and engagement tracking Support internal tracking systems related to member engagement, outreach, and communications Assist with compiling data, feedback, and participation information for internal use and reporting Help organize digital files, contact records, event materials, and member resources Support general administrative tasks related to membership and outreach Communications and Resource Sharing Draft and format content for member updates, newsletters, website posts, and email communications Support the development and distribution of e-newsletters and digital announcements Curate sector news, funding opportunities, learning opportunities, events, and resources for ACIC members and partners Assist with basic communications tracking, analytics, and reporting Requirements This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. To apply, you must: Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date, June 29, 2026 Have a valid Social Insurance Number, SIN Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or have refugee status in Canada Ideal Qualifications Education, volunteer experience, or work experience in administration, communications, public relations, nonprofit work, community engagement, marketing, or a related field Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills Comfortable communicating with members, partners, and stakeholders by email and other digital platforms Comfortable working with spreadsheets, contact lists, registration forms, and databases Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks Experience with newsletters, websites, social media, or digital communications is an asset Familiarity with platforms such as Mailchimp, Wix, Canva, Hootsuite, or similar tools is an asset Knowledge of or interest in international cooperation, social justice, public engagement, or nonprofit work Experience working or volunteering in a nonprofit, community-based, or membership-based organization is an asset Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset About the Organization The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation, ACIC, is a coalition of organizations and individuals working on global cooperation and sustainable development issues. We support our members through training, networking, public engagement, and programming that strengthens collective impact for social justice, global solidarity, and decolonized development. To Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter in one merged document by email to hiring@acic-caci.org . Please mention where you heard about this posting and include the job title in your subject line. Application deadline: June 22, 2026, 11:59 PM Atlantic Time Thank you for applying. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. ACIC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring individuals who reflect the diversity of communities in Atlantic Canada. As such, we strongly encourage people with Indigenous ancestry and members of BIPOC communities to apply. Applicants are welcome to self-identify in their application.

From Aid to Action. ACIC Symposium 2025 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SOLIDARITY & GLOBAL COOPERATION María Inés Cuj Chopén General Coordinator, Administrator, and Certified Permaculturist The Mesoamerican Permaculture Institute (IMAP) About María As IMAP’s Coordinator and Administrator, María Inés Cuj Chopén brings years of experience and passion to the topics of permaculture, biodiversity, food sovereignty, community education, reclaiming ancestral practices and institutional strengthening. With a degree in Public Accounting and Auditing and extensive coursework in social work, Ms. Cuj has a long track record of support for local organizations, including 12 years at IMAP and previously, 12 years as the Finance Director at the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging in San Lucas Tolimán. Through her leadership at IMAP, Ms. Cuj has helped the organization establish greater financial sustainability. She has also worked with youth and local farmers to help them reclaim ancestral knowledge of agricultural practices and the Maya cosmovision, including using the Cholq'ij count of days and the 13 nawales (energies of the day) to understand human beings and nature. She also represents IMAP in Guatemala’s National Network for the Defense of Food Sovereignty (REDSAG). Ms. Cuj is also passionate about sharing IMAP’s vital efforts to promote sustainability, biodiversity, and food sovereignty across borders and has participated in national and international knowledge exchanges and speaking tours, including a 2023 speaking tour in Maritimes Canada.

< Back Atlantic Council for International Cooperation celebrates funding for International Youth Internship Program Atlantic Council for International Cooperation Feb 7, 2024 At an event celebrating International Development Week 2024, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development announced $24.5 million in funding for the International Youth Internships Program (IYIP) across Canada, including $4.23 million for the RYSING (Resilient Youth, Supported Inclusion, Network Growth) project jointly implemented by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation and the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University (MI). The program offers Canadian youth the opportunity to gain valuable international work experience and make meaningful contributions through four-month international internship placements. Between 2024 and 2029, ACIC and MI’s IYIP program will place 190 interns with 22 partner organisations in 15 countries throughout Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and Central America. Priority will be given to Racialized, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, and youth who have experienced barriers to employment due to COVID-19. Applications for the first IYIP cohort will open on February 12, 2024. Youth who are interested in acquiring new skills and gaining professional experience abroad or contributing their knowledge, skills and lived experiences to meaningful projects abroad are encouraged to apply. Minister Hussen, on announcing the program funding, said “Youth engagement matters. It creates meaningful opportunities for new generations to be agents of change in their communities. Canada is committed to mobilising and inspiring young people from diverse backgrounds to get involved in international development.” Learn more about ACIC’s IYIP program: https://www.acic-caci.org/internships Contact: Indigo Christ, ACIC IYIP Program Manager indigo@acic-caci.org Jennifer Sloot, ACIC Executive Director jennifer@acic-caci.org Previous Next

Mohammad Mashrur Sakib Khan Newfoundland and Labrador Individual Member Mohammad is an experienced business organization consultant with a law degree who Managed a team of 30+ people in Europe to expand the company into 12 new locations—achieved a 20% annual growth in sales in a startup which was a noteworthy milestone in his career. Additionally, Mohammad has developed a fully satisfied customer concept for repetitive business. During his career, Mohammad has worked in various organizations, gaining skills such as time and team management, inventory management, budgeting, underwriting, analytical ability, critical thinking, problem-solving, etc. Up Learn More Up

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Isabelle LeVert-Chiasson Nova Scotia Individual Member Isabelle LeVert-Chiasson, M.Ed, is a Senior Policy Analyst with Canadian Heritage (PCH). Previously, she worked with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Unit at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO) as the Education Program Officer, responsible for engaging Canadians in UNESCO education programs in Canada and abroad. She has extensive experience collaborating and building relationships with education organizations, schools, academics, unions, the private sector and different levels of government. She is passionate about education, culture, the environment and sustainable development. As an Acadian and parent of two, she also values access to French and second-language education. Up Learn More Up

From Aid to Action. ACIC Symposium 2025 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SOLIDARITY & GLOBAL COOPERATION Tsigie Haile Founder and Director Organization for Women in Self-Employment (WISE) About Tsigie Tsigie Haile is the founder and director of the Organization for Women in Self-Employment (WISE), a local non-governmental organization operating in Ethiopia. Tsigie had her BBA from Addis Ababa University and MBA from the Netherlands. She worked for over 20 years at Addis Ababa University, both in the administrative and academic wings, before joining the development sector. After leaving the University, she joined ActionAid Ethiopia and served for four years in the capacity of Human Resource Development Manager. While working at ActionAid, she decided to set up WISE and work with poor women and girls. The organization Tsigie leads, established in 1997, has served over 100,000 low-income women in support of their efforts to become empowered and improve the quality of their lives. WISE is currently a leading organization in women’s economic empowerment in Ethiopia. Tsigie serves in many governing boards and committees of different organizations and has received a number of recognitions for her contribution to poverty reduction and women’s empowerment/gender equality in the country.

Jennifer Fox Prince Edward Island Individual Member Jennifer Fox has been interested in international development since youth. Through a post-graduate study in International Education (School Leadership) and with 20 years of Home Economics and Health teaching, Jennifer has established a commitment to building capacity internationally. Jennifer has a BSc from UPEI, worked as a teacher in the Yukon and Northwest British Columbia, interned with CIDA in Malawi, Africa (2004-05) and has recently been trained in Humanitarian Education from the Canadian Red Cross. Up Learn More Up

Fauzia Matyas-Jamal New Brunswick Individual Member Fauzia Matyas-Jamal recently relocated to Fredericton and is seeking to engage with local and global development networks. Drawn to ACIC’s values of justice and sustainability, she brings interest and initiative to committee work, particularly in governance and symposium planning. Her proactive approach reflects a commitment to meaningful community connection and collaborative change. Up Learn More Up