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Symposium Youth Stream 2023 As part of the ACIC Symposium Cost of Change: Championing Social Justice, Health, and Well-Being for All, ACIC is seeking aspiring professionals (aged 18-29) to participate in the Symposium’s Youth Stream. The Youth Stream provides an opportunity for participants to connect with their peers and professionals working in the field of International Cooperation, engage in networking opportunities, as well as learn about topics related to the symposium theme, all while reflecting on how this work impacts communities at the local and global levels. About Eligibility Criteria Application Process Important Dates About the Program As part of the ACIC Symposium Cost of Change: Championing Social Justice, Health, and Well-Being for All , ACIC is seeking aspiring professionals (aged 18-29) to participate in the Symposium’s Youth Stream. The Youth Stream provides an opportunity for participants to connect with their peers and professionals working in the field of International Cooperation, engage in networking opportunities, as well as learn about topics related to the symposium theme, all while reflecting on how this work impacts communities at the local and global levels. This year's symposium will explore the web of factors that shape our society, and the role money and resources play in both creating disparities and elevating poverty in the world. The Symposium will delve into the complex dynamics of how individuals and organizations can fund change while championing equity, and exploring the global and local shifts necessary to create a more inclusive and sustainable future for all. As an aspiring professional, you will: Engage with peers and experienced professionals working in International Cooperation Learn about careers, locally and internationally, that contribute to better communities Combine theory and action to strengthen your understanding of praxis in relation to International Cooperation Build your resume and gain transferable skills for future careers Program Components A 1-hour session before the Symposium where participants can connect with other members of the youth stream Attend the ACIC Symposium, in person, on October 27 & 28 on Charlottetown, PEI Engage with ACIC members, and professionals to explore the ins and outs of the international cooperation sector A 1-hour debrief meeting for youth to reflect on their experience of the Symposium, share what they learned, and discuss the next steps for applying those learnings to their professional ambitions Complete a reflective assignment on their experience at the symposium Please Note: All expenses (food, transportation, accommodation) will be covered by ACIC for four youth, one from each Atlantic province, to attend the Symposium in person Application Process Interested youth are encouraged to apply by October 15, 2023 (11:59 PM) by filling out the form at this link. Important Dates Apply by October 15, 2023 Symposium will be held in Charlottetown, PE, on October 27 & 28 Eligibility Criteria Be between the ages of 18-29 Be living in Atlantic Canada Be available to attend the Symposium in person (October 27 & 28) ACIC recognizes that youth may have class and prior commitments and can provide a letter regarding the delegation that youth can share with teachers/employers if they need to request a change to their regular class or work schedule. Application Details Apply by: October 15, 2023 Learn More

Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security Nova Scotia Organizational Member The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security is an institute at Dalhousie University that works to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers in armed violence and transform the cycles of violence. General Dallaire founded the Child Soldiers Initiative in 2007 and Dalhousie University, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, provided a home to the initiative in 2010. Since those early days, the organization has evolved extensively from a training development initiative to one that has applied research and learning that guides operational concepts and, at its core, contributes to a key gap in the peace and security architecture. In 2020, the Initiative became the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security, an international repository of expertise, research and advocacy to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence. Up Learn More Up

Abdoulaye Barry Nova Scotia Individual Member Abdoulaye Barry is from the tiny West African country of Guinea, Conakry. His first language is French, seasoned with his mother tongue Fulani. Mr. Barry learned English upon arrival in Uganda in 2006 after his father accepted a job offer from the UNHCR. With Dad’s demanding job, along with various contracts, the family moved to Kenya in 2010. Kenya became a second home. From Kenya, Abdoulaye got scouted to a soccer school in England, where he completed his high school education. From England, Abdoulaye got his first professional soccer contract for a Portuguese team in the third division where he played for close to 2 years. University was next on the to-do list. Mr.Barry was accepted into Saint Mary’s University in 2019 where he completed a Bachelor’s Of Arts degree in 2023. Mr. Barry currently works at Intact insurance and is looking to apply to law school at Dalhousie University come September 2026. Up Learn More Up

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation is a coalition of individuals, organizations and institutions working in the Atlantic region to build and model just, equitable and sustainable communities, locally and globally. ACIC connects leadership across generations by strengthening members and partners, bridging dialogue and building networking and learning opportunities. ACIC Membership Meet Our Members Our vibrant coalition of Atlantic Canadian individuals, organizations, and institutions are committed to creating a more just, equitable and sustainable world. Our members work on achieving a peaceful and healthy environment, with social justice, human dignity and participation for all. Organizations based in Atlantic Canada can join our membership as an organizational member, while Atlantic Canadians can join as individual associates. About Our Membership Our members are at the heart of ACIC. Being a member means joining a network of organizations, institutions and individuals from across Atlantic Canada who are working toward a more just, equitable and sustainable world, locally and globally. Members gain access to opportunities to connect, collaborate, learn, share their work and contribute to conversations shaping the international cooperation sector. Whether you’re part of an organization working in international cooperation, education, research, community development or social justice, or an Atlantic Canadian individual looking to deepen your involvement in global issues, there’s a place for you here. Why Join our Membership? 1 Expand your Network As an ACIC member, you’ll join a vibrant network of people and organizations working in international cooperation across Atlantic Canada and nationally. Connect through events, learn about members’ work, share your own updates, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. 2 Professional and Capacity Development Opportunities ACIC supports your professional growth through workshops, networking opportunities, and flagship events across Atlantic Canada. Members receive free or discounted registration and opportunities to connect with peers, share experiences, and learn practical skills and best practices in international cooperation and global education. 3 Funding, Grants and Awards ACIC members can access funding for public engagement, partnership initiatives, International Development Week activities, travel, and workshop registration. Members can also participate in our annual awards process and receive regular updates about other funding, grant, and award opportunities. 4 Stay Updated and Engaged Stay informed through ACIC’s newsletters, website, and social media. Members receive news, job and funding opportunities, event updates, and resources from across the international cooperation sector. We also help members share their own events and opportunities with our wider network. 5 Regional, National and International Representation ACIC represents members’ priorities and helps bring Atlantic Canadian perspectives into regional, national, and international conversations. We create opportunities for members to contribute, take on leadership roles, and connect with sector partners and decision-makers across Canada. 6 A Supportive Community with a Shared Vision ACIC is a supportive community committed to justice, equity, environmental responsibility, and sustainable development. Whether you’re looking for expertise, feedback on an idea, or a potential partner, we can help you make the right connections. Meet Our Members Filter by Province New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Filter by Membership Type Individual Member Organizational Member Abdoulaye Barry Nova Scotia Individual Member Up Adetoun Oluwole Nova Scotia Individual Member Up Aga Khan Foundation Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Organizational Member Up Aliyanna Gordon Nova Scotia Individual Member Up Alyssa Hoseman Nova Scotia Individual Member Up Ampersand Collaborations Perluete New Brunswick Organizational Member Up Apex Language and Career College Nova Scotia Organizational Member Up Atlantic Human Rights Centre New Brunswick Organizational Member Up Augustina Tucker Nova Scotia Individual Member Up Austin I.P. O'Neill New Brunswick Individual Member Up Becca Bishop Nova Scotia Individual Member Up Black Business and Professional Network Inc. New Brunswick Organizational Member Up Bobbi Zahra Nova Scotia Individual Member Up Breaking the Silence Maritimes-Guatemala Solidarity Network Nova Scotia Organizational Member Up Camila Dos Res Santos da Silva Nova Scotia Individual Member Up Catherine Ronahan Prince Edward Island Individual Member Up Civic Roots Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador Organizational Member Up Coady Institute Nova Scotia Organizational Member Up Community Forests International New Brunswick Organizational Member Up Connecting to Africa Nova Scotia Organizational Member Up 1 2 3 4 1 ... 1 2 3 4 ... 4 Apply for Membership To apply for membership, please fill out the corresponding application form. Once we receive your completed form, our Membership Committee (formed of Board Members, Staff and other ACIC Members) will review your application, and we will reach out to you. If you need assistance in the application process, would like more information, or are hoping to renew your membership, please reach out to us at membership@acic-caci.org . Apply for Organizational Membership Apply to Become An Individual Member

Venture 2 Impact Nova Scotia Organizational Member Venture 2 Impact uses human centered design and design thinking to approach complex challenges and work with global communities to increase digital resilience and advance gender equity, education, economic opportunity, and well-being for all. Up Learn More Up

Yahya Shuli Nova Scotia Individual Member Yahya Shuli is a Bachelor of Commerce student at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax with a focus on finance, public policy, and community engagement. He is actively involved in advocacy, youth leadership, and human rights focused initiatives at the campus and national levels, including work with civil society organizations and student associations. His interests include international cooperation, social justice, and strengthening community driven approaches to policy and development. Up Learn More Up

Farmers Helping Farmers Prince Edward Island Organizational Member Initially called the International Family Farm Exchange Association, this registered charity is now simply known as Farmers Helping Farmers. Working with their partners in Kenya, they have carried out several hundred development projects, worth more than $10 million Canadian, including funds contributed by CIDA. These projects are estimated to have touched the lives of at least 100,000 people and they're still going strong after more than 35 years. Up Learn More Up

Re-Imagining Development Gathering 2025 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 Eligibility Criteria Application Process Important Dates 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 Application Process Important details: All meals, travel, and accommodation are provided For more information, contact Jackie at 902.431.2311 or jackie@acic-caci.org The deadline to apply is October 17, 2024 Important Dates Important details: The deadline to apply is October 17, 2024 Gathering dates: November 8-10 Travel dates (if needed): November 7 & 11 Eligibility Criteria To apply for this program, participants will: Be between the ages of 18-29 Be living in Atlantic Canada Be pursuing a career in local/global solidarity Application Details Register by: October 17, 2024 Learn More

Annual Reports Download our annual reports to learn more about our programs, our key achievements over the past years, our strategic initiatives, our impact, and for an overview of our organization's financial statements. Click the images below to read our annual reports! Policies & By-Laws Our policies and by-laws guide how ACIC is governed, how decisions are made, and how we work together as an organization and network. ACIC By-Laws Code of Ethics Risk Management Framework Policy on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Violence Financial Statements Explore ACIC's financial statements here. If you are looking for a statement that doesn't appear here, please contact us. Financial Statement 2025-26 Financial Statement 2024-25 Financial Statement 2023-24 Financial Statement 2022-23 Financial Statement 2021-22 Financial Statement 2020-21 Financial Statement 2019-20 Financial Statement 2018-19

From Aid to Action. ACIC Symposium 2025 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SOLIDARITY & GLOBAL COOPERATION Patrik Evelio Mucia Poz Biodiversity Program Coordinator, Seed Bank Administrator, Permaculture Educator The Mesoamerican Permaculture Institute (IMAP) About Patrik Patrik Evelio Mucia Poz has worked at IMAP for 12 years, where he heads the Biodiversity Program and runs IMAP’s seed bank for native and heirloom seeds. The seed bank helps provide access to seeds for organic farmers that make up IMAP’s network of producers, while preserving a diversity of climate-adapted native seed varieties. As a certified permaculturist, permaculture educator, and talented photographer, Mr. Mucia shares his passion for sustainable, ancestrally-rooted agricultural practices widely, facilitating trainings for local farmers and students, and running IMAP’s communications and social media. Mr. Mucia has promoted biodiversity, community agriculture, recuperation of ancestral practices, and native seed saving nationally and internationally through his participation in conferences and knowledge exchanges in England, India, Mexico, and the U.S.

Becca Bishop Nova Scotia Individual Member Becca Bishop has been a community development practitioner for over five years with a degree in community development from St. Francis Xavier and formal training from Coady International Insitute. She is an advocate for cross-sector collaboration, transparency, and accountability and takes an asset-based approach to engaging young people as global citizens. Through her work as a Community Developer for HRM, Becca has supported community and public sector organizations to enhance their facilitation, capacity building, and public engagement efforts. Alongside the local community development work she leads, Becca is a consultant for international development projects. Currently, she is leading the youth public engagement activities for CARE Canada’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights project. Up Learn More Up

From Aid to Action. ACIC Symposium 2025 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SOLIDARITY & GLOBAL COOPERATION Bright Kwame Fiaga Founder and President International Council for Immigration, Entrepreneurship and Employment (ICIEE) About Bright Bright Kwame FIAGA is the Founder and President of the International Council for Immigration, Entrepreneurship and Employment (CIIEE International), and President of the National Commission of Inquiry and Investigation of the Consumers League of Togo (LCT). Winner of the Pan-African Young Exceptional African Award, Bright is a dedicated entrepreneur and an active member of both Togolese and African civil society. He is deeply involved in advocacy and awareness-raising efforts with the African Consumer Organization (OAC), and is an alumnus of the Africa Youth and Governance Convergence (AYGC) in both 2019 and 2023. Bright believes that civil society is the best space for preparing the next generation of citizens to live impactful lives. Since 2018, he has served as the Peace and Security Officer of the AfriKa Youth Movement (AYM), Togo hub. With over twelve years of experience in entrepreneurship and business management, Bright provides professional advice and entrepreneurial training to youth and women in his community. Recognized for his commitment, in 2018 he was selected by the U.S. Embassy in Togo to participate in the country’s first high-level international conference on social enterprises. Bright is especially passionate about the issue of irregular migration. “The sea has made too many mothers cry in Africa and elsewhere,” he says. Since 2017, he has actively worked to discourage risky and illegal migration, raising awareness among young people about the dangers of irregular immigration and the benefits of safe, informed, and responsible pathways. In December 2023, he founded CIIEE International, through which he continues to champion youth entrepreneurship and legal migration strategies. In July 2024, he received an international honorary distinction for his work in Nairobi, Kenya.