Global Citizenship Youth Conference 2024 Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Apply soon, as spots go fast! The Global Citizenship Youth Conference is a space for youth (aged 15-17) to discuss, learn about and take action on global issues. Hosted by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation, participants spent three days (July 11-14, 2024) at the Tatamagouche Centre in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia. Are you between the ages of 15 and 17 and interested in exploring global issues? Join us for the 2024 Global Citizenship Youth Conference from July 11-14 in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia ! Through interactive activities, discussions, games, reflection, and more, the conference will explore topics such as peace and conflict, human rights, Indigenous realities, the Sustainable Development Goals, refugee experiences, poverty and food sovereignty, gender equity, environment, anti-racism, 2SLGBTQSIA+ realities, and much more. Spots fill up fast, so we encourage you to apply now! Why Attend? The conference, every year, is an opportunity for youth to get informed, get inspired, and take action on local and global issues in a safe and welcoming space. Participants meet and engage with a diverse group of youth from different communities and cultures across the four Atlantic provinces. Participants will: Connect with others who are committed to social justice and effective global citizenship. Challenge systems and barriers that block change. Create skills that foster personal, professional, and social change. Identify actionable Change within their communities and circles. The conference is free of charge , and food and accommodation are provided . ACIC arranges and covers the expense of all travel for youth participants. Eligibility To participate in the 2024 Global Citizenship Youth Conference, you must be: A resident of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island Age 15-17 Please note that while we would love to accept all applicants, due to the high interest in the conference we will not be able to. It is best to apply as soon as possible, as space is limited! Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all positions are filled. We will inform all applicants, successful or not. Join Our Team! In the lead up to the conference, ACIC recruits for Digital Storytellers and Conference Leaders, positions youth can apply for and help co-create and lead the conference. For more information on how to be a Youth Digital Storyteller , visit here . And for more information on how to become a Conference Leader , visit here . Watch a video from the 2023 Global Citizenship Conference made by Digital Storyteller Jamie Ho: Photos from the 2023 Global Citizenship Conference were taken by Digital Storyteller Iris Qian: Application Details APPLY NOW! Apply / Register Now Similar Opportunities ACIC Symposium 2023 Join us for ACIC Symposium 2023 'Cost of Change: Championing Social Justice, Health and Well-Being For All and 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. Registration for the Symposium is now open! The Symposium will be hosted in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on October 27 & 28, 2023. Learn More Symposium Youth Stream 2023 18-29 years old? Attend the ACIC Symposium as part of our Youth Stream. As part of this opportunity, youth can 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. Learn More Photovoices The Photvoices Program empowers youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos. Through the program, Atlantic Canadian youth and youth from the Global South use photos to share their stories, build skills, explore various topics related to social justice, learn from local and global experts. Learn More Global Citizenship Certificate 2024 The Global Citizenship Certificate encourages youth to explore connections to their local and international communities and empowers young people to act as effective global citizens. Through virtual workshops, volunteer placement, advocacy projects, and connecting with other youth from across the Atlantic, youth will learn and practice being effective global citizens. Learn More IDW Youth Funding 2024 Events can be around any theme broadly related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but they must take place during the week of February 5th-11th to add to International Development Week celebrations across the country. You can host the event as an individual, or a group, in your school, university, online, in partnership with a local business. Successful candidates will receive up $300 to put towards their event Learn More Professional Practice Workshop 2024 ACIC Professional Practice Workshop invites post-secondary students in social justice, community development, and global solidarity (or similar fields) to participate in a knowledge and skill development workshop on March 16, 2024. The workshop will bridge the gap between knowledge and action by engaging students to foster skills, access resources, and build their knowledge around global issues, helping to build confidence to engage on these issues with their local communities. Learn More Global Citizenship Youth Conference 2024 The Global Citizenship Youth Conference is a space for youth (aged 15-17) to discuss, learn about and take action on global issues. Hosted by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation, participants spent three days (July 11-14, 2024) at the Tatamagouche Centre in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia. Learn More

New Brunswick Members Connect with our New Brunswick Members, learn more about how they are making the world a more just, equitable and sustainable world. If you are from New Brunswick, and would like to join our membership, or learn about a member, reach out to Membership Manager, Raushni Abraham at Raushni@acic-caci.org . Organizational Members Black Business and Professional Network NB BBPN Inc. is a community of black businesses and professionals in New Brunswick. BBPN aims to find, develop, provide opportunities, and guide the black talent pool to excel in New Brunswick. In pursuing a better future for black people, BBPN consciously seeks to transform various challenges and obstacles into opportunities. Learn More Community Forests International Community Forests International works in Canada and Zanzibar to protect and restore forests, help communities adapt to climate change, build economic prosperity, and champion social equality. Community Forests International is committed more than ever to centring not only forests but also climate justice in their vision, mission, and actions — understanding that by acting with justice people will be the restorative force that the world needs. Learn More Mount Allison University Mount Allison has been ranked Canada’s #1 undergraduate university by Maclean’s magazine more times than any other university. The University offers a flexible liberal arts and sciences education that prepares students for any career path and to enter into professional and graduate programs. Mount Allison prides itself on providing a high-quality academic experience, combined with a variety of hands-on learning opportunities in a close-knit community. The University has been ranked the top undergraduate university in Canada by Maclean’s magazine’s annual University Rankings more times than any other university. Mount Allison prides itself on providing a high-quality academic experience through degrees, programs, and certificates. A high percentage of Mount Allison’s graduating students move on to graduate programs or professional schools such as law and medicine. Learn More Pure Gold Foundation Pure Gold Foundation works to empower and equip young people to develop positive values, have a growth mindset, and become well-grounded in their identity through transformative training. The organization envisions a future where young individuals confidently embrace their true potential, contributing positively to society while embracing their diverse backgrounds and identities. Learn More UNB Renaissance College Founded in 2000, Renaissance College is UNB’s School of Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies and the first initiative of its kind in Canada. It remains at the forefront of leadership education in the country. They combine innovative teaching methods, rigorous academic content and experiential learning opportunities in small classes that together create a unique educational experience. Learn More Individual Members Seiku Diakite Seiku is a social work student at St. Thomas University with a keen interest in International Development. Seiku aims to address systemic barriers affecting vulnerable populations in society, create awareness on how International social work can promote social justice and advocate for structural changes in society. Darlene Dorion An educator, a chartered mediator, a sustainable world peace activist, Darlene Doiron specialises in interpersonal workplace and community based conflict. She is best known for her longstanding peace work and dedication to creating a more positive and harmonious province of New Brunswick.

Nova Scotia Members Connect with our Nova Scotia Members, learn more about how they are making the world a more just, equitable and sustainable world. If you are from Nova Scotia, and would like to join our membership, or learn about a member, reach out to Membership Manager, Raushni Abraham at Raushni@acic-caci.org . Organizational Members Breaking the Silence Maritimes-Guatemala Solidarity Network The Maritimes-Guatemala Breaking the Silence Network (BTS) is a voluntary network of people in the Maritimes who began to organize in 1988 to support the efforts of Guatemalans struggling for political, social, and economic justice. Learn More Coady International Institute Established in 1959 by St. Francis Xavier University (StFX), Coady Institute is committed to accompanying generations of global leaders skilled in the application of citizen-led, asset-based, and community-driven leadership for economic and social change. In collaboration with partners in Canada and across the globe, the Institute is committed to reducing poverty and transforming societies by strengthening local economies, by building resilient communities, and by promoting social accountability and good governance. Coady Institute is committed to breaking down and transforming the North-South divide by bringing people together to exchange innovations and learn from each other. Through relevant adult education programs, effective partnerships, and applicable research, Coady Institute is equipping community leaders and their organizations with the knowledge and practical tools needed to bring about the change they want for themselves. Learn More Connecting to Africa Connecting to Africa aims to facilitate opportunities for Nova Scotian groups and organizations of African descent to engage in partnerships with groups and organizations in Africa. The organization aims to engage in Africa’s development means to assist in the transformation and expansion of capacities for Nova Scotians of African descent, as well as Africans on the continent. Learn More Dalhousie University, Government and Global Relations ​ Learn More Dalhousie, Faculty of Agriculture International Office Founded in 1905, Dalhousie's Agricultural Campus has come of age and stands at the threshold of a new era in agricultural education, training and research. The Faculty of Agriculture is a Canadian agricultural college and faculty of Dalhousie University located in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia and offers the only university level programs in agriculture in Atlantic Canada. Learn More Dalhousie, International Development Studies (IDS) Department Dalhousie's IDS department is one of top development studies programs in Canada and train people to be active, engaged and informed citizens. Learn More Ecology Action Centre The Ecology Action Centre is a member-based environmental charity in Nova Scotia. Since 1971, they've taken leadership on critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. The Ecology Action Centre acts as watchdog, convener, mobilizer and incubator, and engages community to create systemic change in the face of urgent, complex environmental issues. Learn More North Star Skills for Development The company can be contacted to engage in short-term consulting assignments abroad, or for in-Canada mentoring of those interested in working abroad. The company can be contacted to engage in short-term consulting assignments abroad, or for in-Canada mentoring of those interested in working abroad. The company can be contacted to engage in short-term consulting assignments abroad, or for in-Canada mentoring of those interested in working abroad. Learn More Saint Mary's University, Global Learning and Intercultural Support Office Saint Mary's University's Global Learning and Intercultural Support Office provides students the opportunity to round out their education with hands-on experience and international connections by studying abroad. They are committed to ensuring an equitable opportunity in their study abroad programs and providing high-quality international learning experiences for students of all abilities and backgrounds. Learn More Tatamagouche Centre Tatamagouche Centre is a non-profit educational, conference and retreat centre located in the village of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia. Tatamagouche Centre holds international recognition for its adult education and facilitation training and programming. Learn More Venture2impact 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. Learn More WUSC (World University Service of Canada) WUSC is a Canadian non-profit organization working to create a better world for all young people. We bring together a diverse network of students, volunteers, schools, governments, and businesses who share this vision. Together, we foster youth-centered solutions for improved education, economic, and empowerment opportunities to overcome inequality and exclusion in over 15 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Learn More Wisdom2Action Consulting Limited Wisdom2Action (W2A) is a social enterprise and consulting firm specializing in community engagement, creative facilitation, research and evaluation, knowledge mobilization and equity, diversity and inclusion. Wisdom2Action incorporated as a business with a social enterprise commitment in 2019, building on their legacy as a national knowledge mobilization network, founded in 2013, supporting youth serving organizations across Canada. Learn More Youth Art Connection YAC supports and trains youth from marginalized backgrounds to use their artistic skills to develop personal economic development skills (business, careers, personal money management), diversifies the local economy (supporting youth from diverse backgrounds including immigrants and refugees to participate in the work force), as well as social end community engagement through focused social impact projects, or integrating artistic skillsets into larger projects or organizations focused on development. While YAC focusses on meeting youth ‘where they are at’; locally, their goal, as the name states, is to CONNECT them to provincial, national and international opportunities. Learn More Individual Members Becca Bishop 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. Bobbi Zahra Bobbi Zahra is a public servant who works with Fisheries & Oceans Canada, where she teaches and trains in IT/IM. Outside that role, she has always been active in her community and is presently the President of the Board of Halifax Theatre for Young People, an independent theatre company that commissions and produces work of enduring value for young people and their families. She is a Holocaust scholar, with a great interest in post-Holocaust theology. Although she has a Twitter account, she is somewhat sporadic in its use, but you will find her by the Twitter handle - @sleehah. Keith Forsythe Keith Forsyth was a public Chartered Accountant for many years in Nova Scotia. Since then he has become a nomad traveling the world. He has spent over five years as an international volunteer in Africa, Southeast Asia and the Carribbean as well as spending over three years in the Canadian North. Kevin Deveaux Kevin Deveaux is a Canadian lawyer who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in 1998 for the constituency of Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage. He was re-elected in 1999, 2003 and 2006. During his time as an MP, he was the Deputy Speaker for the House from 1999-2003 and the Official Opposition House Leader from 2003-2007. In March, 2007, Kevin resigned his seat in the House of Assembly to work full time as a Senior Parliamentary Technical Adviser with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Hanoi, Vietnam. In August, 2008, he was appointed to the post of global Parliamentary Development Policy Adviser in New York with UNDP’s Democratic Governance Group, where he was in charge of the Global Programme for Parliamentary Support (GPPS) and provided guidance to more than 60 UNDP Country Offices working with national parliaments and political parties. In August 2012 he completed his work with UNDP and returned to Canada to practice law and to provide consulting services to parliaments. He has worked with the World Bank, the EU, DFID, FCO, UN Women, International IDEA and UNDP in the past years. Peter Day Peter graduated from Dalhousie in 2013 with a degree in international development and has carried out his own development mandate in Jamaica through Global Affairs Canada's International Youth Internship Program. He currently serves as a executive assistant in the office of Darrell Samson, Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook Sean Kelly Sean Kelly is an award-winning professional with over 30 years of experience in program development and management, strategic planning, inclusive leadership, communications, and adult education on environment and global development issues. He has worked for organizations including Clean Nova Scotia Foundation (first as Manager of Communications and then as Director of Clean Energy Programs), Cuso International, the Lester Pearson Institute for International Development, and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia. He won a Global Citizen Award from the UN 50th Anniversary Committee of Canada. Sean is a past Head of Communications for Cuso International, a leading North American global development agency. He led the charity through a major re-branding, and was the editor of The Sustainable Times, a magazine on environment and international development issues sold at 350 newsstands across Canada. Sean has produced radio documentaries that have been heard on the CBC, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and National Public Radio in the U.S. He has been published in many magazines and has won a National Magazine Award in Canada and a Gabriel Award for Documentary in the U.S. Shelagh Savage Currently a lecturer with the International Development Studies department at Dalhousie University, Shelagh Savage teaches a course on Development in Practice. Prior to that she was Associate Director of Partnerships at the Coady Institute (2009 - 20019) where she focused on how important collaboration is in ensuring social change. Working for many years in international cooperation, she has been privileged to learn with – and from – amazing mentors in communities, institutions and organizations around the world. Shelagh currently serves on a number of boards and advisory committees (including ACIC and Royal Roads University) and worked for many years n the CIDA/DFATD/GAC environment – including co-chairing the first year of the GAC CSO Policy Advisory Group (CPAG). Teresa Lush Teresa considers herself a global citizen and has been fortunate enough to have traveled the world. She believes that we are all interconnected and that support for one another, no matter the geography, is imperative for us to move forward as a species. She is involved, and would like to be more involved, in furthering international development. She has volunteered in Guatemala for over seven years on her own. This has primarily been with Casa Guatemala, a jungle based orphanage and school on the Rio Dulce. She has also become involved with Ahicam, a home for adolescents and babies in Poptun and more recently, a startup school in Punta Brava, Guatemala.

< Back Atlantic Council for International Cooperation celebrates funding for International Youth Internship Program Atlantic Council for International Cooperation Feb 7, 2024 Halifax, NS, Canada 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

Request for Proposals | Workshop for ACIC Symposium 2023 Apply by September 4, 2023 Apply for hosting an interactive and engaging workshops related to the Symposium theme. Highlight your work, share your knowledge and engage Atlantic Canadians through your stories. Funds of upto $500 available to host the workshop. We are seeking proposals for interactive and engaging workshops related to the Symposium theme. The workshops must align with one of the sub-themes and address the overall Symposium theme, in the context of international cooperation. If you are interested in facilitating a workshop at the ACIC Symposium on October 27-28, 2023, please email membership@acic-caci.org with as much or as little of the following information as you feel necessary in your proposal. Proposed workshop/activity description: Provide a paragraph of the workshop/activity and describe how you will engage ACIC members and participants (approximately 250 words). Please include relevance to the main Symposium theme. Workshop title/theme: Think about how your workshop will fit into the Symposium theme of Cots of Change: Championing Social Justice, Health and Well-Being for All and the three sub-themes of: International Cooperation and the Cost of Power Climate Change and the Cost of Action Decent Work and the Cost of Exploitation Any inter-related and innovative topics and ideas are welcome and encouraged! Scheduling preferences: Please indicate the length preferred for your workshop and a proposed outline of activities (e.g for a 75-minute session: Welcome & Introduction [5 minutes]; Presentation [20 minutes]; Discussions [40 minutes]; Questions & Feedback [10 minutes]). We propose the workshops to be broken up into 15-minute, 45-minute, and/or 75-minute sessions. Learning outcomes: What do you hope that participants will learn from your workshop? How do you see this information being useful for participants in their day-to-day work? What outcomes do you hope to produce? Facilitators/moderators/speakers/presenters: Please provide the name, title, group/association (if relevant), contact information, LinkedIn profile, a brief biography and headshot of the proposed facilitators for your workshop. Session size: The ACIC symposium will be structured to accommodate workshops ranging from smaller intimate groups of ~10, to mid-size groups of ~25, to larger plenary sessions that will engage the entire group ~80 participants. Please indicate your ideal audience size based on your content and learning outcomes. Space requirements: Please share, if any, access to audio-visual, equipment is required (e.g computer, projector, flip charts, etc). Please describe the ideal space for your session (e.g theatre or classroom style, semi-circle, large space with no chairs, only chairs, etc). Accessibility requirements: Please indicate any accessibility requirements or assistance that ACIC and the hosting space can provide that will help you facilitate your workshop, and/or help your participants interact with your content in a meaningful way. Budget considerations: Please share a proposed budget for your workshop (up to $500) indicating honorarium, preparation time etc. ACIC will reimburse the costs incurred after successful delivery of the workshop. The symposium registration fee will be waived for the workshop facilitators. ACIC will however expect you to register and attend the symposium in full. Application Details Apply by sending an email to membership@acic-caci.org with your proposal. Please share your proposal by August 27, 2023, so we can review the proposals and share the decisions by September 8, 2023. Apply / Register Now Similar Opportunities International Development Week 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. Learn More ACIC Symposium 2023 Join us for ACIC Symposium 2023 'Cost of Change: Championing Social Justice, Health and Well-Being For All and 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. Registration for the Symposium is now open! The Symposium will be hosted in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on October 27 & 28, 2023. Learn More Partnership Enhancement Fund 2023 The Partnership Enhancement Fund offers an opportunity for ACIC Members supports organizations bringing their international partners to Atlantic Canada for fostering strong relationships, with a focus on mutual learning and engagement. Learn More Request for Proposals | Workshop for ACIC Symposium 2023 Apply for hosting an interactive and engaging workshops related to the Symposium theme. Highlight your work, share your knowledge and engage Atlantic Canadians through your stories. Funds of upto $500 available to host the workshop. Learn More

Resources Newsletters We regularly send out newsletters both to our audience and to ACIC members with the latest news from the international cooperation sector in Atlantic Canada, opportunities for networking, funding and capacity building, and updates about other members and ACIC. Subscribe Now January 2023 Member Updates February 2023 Member Updates March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 Member Updates June 2023 ACIC Symposium Opportunities 2023 Research & Publications Atlantic Resilience The purpose of this study was to understand the creativity, adaptability, and challenges of ACIC’s members during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to share learnings, resources, and best practices that have emerged. Members include non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and individuals across all four Atlantic Canadian provinces (Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia), doing community work both domestically and in international partnerships. Download ICN Submission to the Canada Revenue Agency's Consultation on the Political Activities of Charities This submission is based on data from a joint survey conducted by the ICN and CCIC. It sets out 4 overarching recommendations that highlight the important policy work done by charities and the unique challenges that the current regulations impose on Small and Medium-Sized Organizations (SMOs) as well as charities that work internationally. Download Books Beyond Borders Books Beyond Borders is a tool created to help people interested in starting globally focused book clubs in their own communities. It offers suggestions on how to set up a book club, a recommended reading list of some of our members' favourite books, and ideas on how you can get involved locally in some of the issues you read about. Download Your Voice Matters ACIC Project Your Voice Matters offers a snapshot of what Atlantic Canadian youth think about the SDGs, and how they are already being engaged in work, conversation and leadership opportunities for sustainable development. We spoke with over 100 youth and youth-supporting professionals across Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island), reaching the greatest diversity of communities that we could during the two-month time period of the project. Download Canadian Perspectives on International Development This public opinion poll was commissioned to gain an understanding of Canadians’ knowledge of, opinions on, and engagement in global poverty issues in 2015. It builds on similar polls conducted in Canada, such as the 2012 Canadian Engagement in Global Poverty Issues poll by the ICN, and those conducted in other G7 countries through The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Narrative Project. Download Global Citizen's Guide This guide outlines a number of ways we can all get more involved with our local and global communities. It offers tips on volunteering, ethical consumption, engaging in democracy, organising events, internships, and much more. It also profiles a number of Atlantic Canadians just like you that are working to make the world a better place. Download Maximizing Development Impact of Canada's DFI A policy paper on how Canada can draw on international best practice as it shapes its new. Download Canada's Feminist International Assistance Policy Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy recognizes that supporting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls is the best way to build a more peaceful, more inclusive and more prosperous world. To do this, it supports targeted investments, partnerships, innovation and advocacy efforts with the greatest potential to close gender gaps and improve everyone’s chance for success. Download Submission of the Inter-Council Network on The Civil Society Partnership Policy of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada The ICN has submitted comprehensive comments on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada’s Draft Civil Society Partnership Policy. In this report, the ICN stresses that adherence to human rights-based principles, commitments, standards, and approaches be explicit preconditions for partnership, that the expertise brought by CSOs, in particular, should be the focus of the policy, and that DFATD should ensure the conformity of the meaning of the French and English versions of the text of the policy. Download Responding to the Changing Global Development Context: How Can Canada Deliver? In this report, we highlight key messages in areas that resonate strongly with Canada’s new strategy. This includes the landscape of development is changing, and so are the politics, leaving no one behind and focusing on the poorest presents new challenges and a new normal for donors and Canada’s approach to risk and risk tolerance, and pragmatism about resources, time-frames and results are key factors that will determine the success of its feminist international assistance policy Download Sustainable Development Goals Data Hub Statistics Canada is responsible for the collection, collation, analysis, presentation and dissemination of data for regular monitoring of Canadian progress against the global indicators and has developed this on-line data hub for disseminating Canada's SDG data. Download Engagement canadien pour éliminer la pauvreté dans le monde L’engagement canadien pour éliminer la pauvreté dans le monde, un sondage commandité par le Réseau de coordination des Conseils (RCC), explore l’efficacité de l’engagement sur les enjeux liés à la pauvreté au Canada. Mené en 2012 par Vision Critical, le sondage offre une meilleure compréhension des connaissances, opinions, attitudes et comportements des Canadiennes et des Canadiens en lien avec le travail sur la pauvreté mondiale, tout en montrant la valeur que les Canadiennes et les Canadiens accordent à cette question. Download

Organizational Members Public Engagement Fund 2024 December 20, 2023 Want to highlight the important and good work your organization does around in communities around the world during International Development Week 2024? Want to engage Atlantic Canadians in development issues and involve them in the impact / development sector? Apply for the Members’ Public Engagement Fund and receive up to $1500 per project to test and carry out your innovative public engagement idea. Deadline: Wednesday, December 20 Want to highlight the important and good work your organization does around in communities around the world? Want to engage Atlantic Canadians in development issues and involve them in the impact / development sector? Have an innovative or engaging idea for public engagement you have been wanting to try out? Apply for the Members’ Public Engagement Fund and receive up to $1500 per project to test and carry out your public engagement activity. Currently, we are looking for organizations who want to host a public engagement event during International Development Week. About The Fund and International Development Week: The purpose of the Members’ Public Engagement fund is to support good practice and innovative methodologies of engaging the wider public in global development issues. Open to organizational members’ of ACIC, this fund can be used to strengthen the connection between Atlantic Canadians and the international cooperation, global solidarity, and impact sector. By providing financial support of up to $1500 per project, the fund aims to empower organizations to implement creative and impactful public engagement activities. International Development Week (IDW) serves as a key platform for these endeavors. This annual event, typically held in February, brings together individuals, organizations, and communities to celebrate the achievements of Canadian contributions to international development. It's an opportunity to raise awareness, foster understanding, and inspire action on global issues. Benefits and Features of the Members' Public Engagement Fund: Funding to implement your ideas: Organizations that are members of the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) can apply for funding to support their public engagement projects. Whether it's a workshop, seminar, panel discussion, art exhibition, or any other creative activity, the fund is designed to bring your innovative ideas to life. Build Connections: Use the fund to create events that foster connections between local communities and global development issues. Encourage dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas to strengthen the collective understanding of the challenges and opportunities in international development. Highlight Impactful Work: Showcase the meaningful work your organization is doing in communities around the world. Demonstrate the positive impact of development initiatives and engage the public in discussions about the importance of global cooperation and solidarity. Experiment and Innovate with an Intersectional Lens: Use the fund to experiment and implement innovative methods of public engagement, from a gender-equality and intersectional lens. Educate and Inspire: Develop activities that educate the public on key development issues and inspire them to take action. This could involve interactive exhibits, storytelling sessions, or workshops that provide insights into the interconnectedness of our world and the role each person can play in creating positive change. Highlight your organization in International Development Week: Join impact and non-profit organizations across Canada from coast to coast to coast and align your public engagement project with International Development Week to maximize its impact. Leverage the visibility and momentum generated during this week to reach a broader audience and amplify your organization's message. Successful Projects Would Highlight: How the public engagement activity is designed with an intersectional and gender-equality lens, this could be in the process of designing, thematic focus, participant focus, etc. Potential of project to reach new or under-reached audience Creativity and innovation in methodology, processes, or partnerships for public engagement Potential of project to engage audiences in terms of either depth (low numbers but high impact) or breadth (high numbers but lesser impact) Scope of the activity: mode (hybrid / online / in-person), partnerships, clearly defined activities, timeline, outreach strategy, thematic focus. The Members' Public Engagement Fund is a valuable resource for organizations committed to fostering a deeper understanding of global development issues within Atlantic Canadian communities. By participating in International Development Week, you not only contribute to a nationwide conversation but also play a crucial role in building a more informed and engaged public. Eligibility Be an organizational member of ACIC, in good standing. ( If you’d like to apply for membership, click here ). Being in 'good standing' means your application form with us is complete and you have paid the memebrship fees. Reach out to us if you'd like us to verify. Event must take place in Atlantic Canada. Event can be online, hybrid or in-person. Event is clearly related to one or more SDG, embodies the IDW mandate to inform, inspire and involve Canadians in international development efforts and is developed with and includes gender equality and intersectionality lens Expectations and Commitments Selected applicants must hold their event during IDW (February 4–10, 2024). Selected applicants are expected to organize and implement the project as outlined in the proposal. All communication materials (image, description) to help us promote your event must be sent to us by Sunday, January 28, 2024. Selected applicants must submit a final narrative and financial report within 30 days of the project’s completion. All applicants must send a detailed proposed budget upon application, and financial information (invoices of expenses supporting actual costs) requested by ACIC within 30 days of the project completion. Accepted costs can include: venue, catering, materials for the event (example: film screening rights, prizes), printing, advertising, reasonable honoraria (applicants can't pay themselves or their organizations an honoraria, but if you're inviting someone to share their wisdom or experience, an honoraria can be provided). How ACIC Can Help: More information for your application: Need more information for the funding, or want to talk to us to hash out an idea? Reach out to us! Network and Partnerships: We can help you form partnerships through our International Development Week Committee or connect you to someone from our network of members (individuals, organizational and institutional) and youth changemakers. Promotion: We can help promote your activity to our audience, and to Global Affairs Canada through ACIC and GAC’S IDW promotional campaigns. Professional Zoom: If you’re hosting an online or hybrid event, we can help you with your Professional Zoom account needs. Timeline Fund launched on Wednesday, November 29 Apply by Wednesday, December 20 Shortlisted applicants will know by Friday, December 22 All communication and promotional materials must be sent by Sunday, January 28, 2024 Events must take place 04-11 February 2024 Final reports and financial information must be submitted by Monday, 11 March 2024 Application Details Please apply by filling the application form linked below by Wednesday, December 20. We'll reach back out to shortlisted applicants by Friday, December 22. Apply / Register Now Similar Opportunities IDW Youth Funding 2024 Events can be around any theme broadly related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but they must take place during the week of February 5th-11th to add to International Development Week celebrations across the country. You can host the event as an individual, or a group, in your school, university, online, in partnership with a local business. Successful candidates will receive up $300 to put towards their event Learn More Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund Access the Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund to support your involvement in training and educational activities related to advancing Gender Equality or the Sustainable Development Goals. Learn More Partnership Enhancement Fund 2023 The Partnership Enhancement Fund offers an opportunity for ACIC Members supports organizations bringing their international partners to Atlantic Canada for fostering strong relationships, with a focus on mutual learning and engagement. Learn More Organizational Members Public Engagement Fund 2024 Want to highlight the important and good work your organization does around in communities around the world during International Development Week 2024? Want to engage Atlantic Canadians in development issues and involve them in the impact / development sector? Apply for the Members’ Public Engagement Fund and receive up to $1500 per project to test and carry out your innovative public engagement idea. Deadline: Wednesday, December 20 Learn More

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ACIC Symposium 2023 Register by October 15, 2023 Join us for ACIC Symposium 2023 'Cost of Change: Championing Social Justice, Health and Well-Being For All and 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. Registration for the Symposium is now open! The Symposium will be hosted in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on October 27 & 28, 2023. ACIC Symposium ‘Cost of Change: Championing Social Justice, Health and Well-Being for All’ 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. More information on the Symposium is available here: www.acic-caci.org/Symposium-2023 Application Details Register by October 15, 2023 Apply / Register Now Similar Opportunities International Development Week 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. Learn More ACIC Symposium 2023 Join us for ACIC Symposium 2023 'Cost of Change: Championing Social Justice, Health and Well-Being For All and 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. Registration for the Symposium is now open! The Symposium will be hosted in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on October 27 & 28, 2023. Learn More Symposium Youth Stream 2023 18-29 years old? Attend the ACIC Symposium as part of our Youth Stream. As part of this opportunity, youth can 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. Learn More Photovoices The Photvoices Program empowers youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos. Through the program, Atlantic Canadian youth and youth from the Global South use photos to share their stories, build skills, explore various topics related to social justice, learn from local and global experts. Learn More Global Citizenship Certificate 2024 The Global Citizenship Certificate encourages youth to explore connections to their local and international communities and empowers young people to act as effective global citizens. Through virtual workshops, volunteer placement, advocacy projects, and connecting with other youth from across the Atlantic, youth will learn and practice being effective global citizens. Learn More IDW Youth Funding 2024 Events can be around any theme broadly related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but they must take place during the week of February 5th-11th to add to International Development Week celebrations across the country. You can host the event as an individual, or a group, in your school, university, online, in partnership with a local business. Successful candidates will receive up $300 to put towards their event Learn More Professional Practice Workshop 2024 ACIC Professional Practice Workshop invites post-secondary students in social justice, community development, and global solidarity (or similar fields) to participate in a knowledge and skill development workshop on March 16, 2024. The workshop will bridge the gap between knowledge and action by engaging students to foster skills, access resources, and build their knowledge around global issues, helping to build confidence to engage on these issues with their local communities. Learn More Global Citizenship Youth Conference 2024 The Global Citizenship Youth Conference is a space for youth (aged 15-17) to discuss, learn about and take action on global issues. Hosted by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation, participants spent three days (July 11-14, 2024) at the Tatamagouche Centre in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia. Learn More Partnership Enhancement Fund 2023 The Partnership Enhancement Fund offers an opportunity for ACIC Members supports organizations bringing their international partners to Atlantic Canada for fostering strong relationships, with a focus on mutual learning and engagement. Learn More Request for Proposals | Workshop for ACIC Symposium 2023 Apply for hosting an interactive and engaging workshops related to the Symposium theme. Highlight your work, share your knowledge and engage Atlantic Canadians through your stories. Funds of upto $500 available to host the workshop. Learn More

< Back Financial Auditing Atlantic Council for International Cooperation Feb 22, 2024 2099 Gottingen Street #210, Halifax, NS, Canada Request for Proposals Request for Proposals- Auditor .pdf Download PDF • 133KB Background The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) 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 also represents and amplifies the voice of Atlantic Canada and connects the Atlantic with other provincial, national and international stakeholders. We acknowledge that we work and live in Mi’kma’ki, the traditional and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi'kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) people first signed with the British Crown in 1725. Making us all Treaty People, committed to the ongoing relationship between nations, and to reconciliation. Please note that the annual report (2022-2023) and financial statements are available on our website: www.acic-caci.org/about-us Financial and Business Operations We are enclosing a copy of the audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2022, a table showing quick Atlantic Council for International Cooperation QBO Chart of Accounts. ACIC’s operating budget is around $2 million dollars, and the organization is supported by a team of around 10 people, with two in finance. The organization’s main revenue lines include government funded grants and contributions, membership dues, and a very small revenue from events. Financial record keeping is maintained on the QuickBooks Online (QBO) accounting system. Monthly statements are drawn, and internal reporting is regularly done through these systems. ACIC doesn’t have a dedicated staff person supporting information and technology, but rather knowledgeable team members in addition to external help when needed. Payroll is managed exclusively through the QBO system. Additionally, all archiving systems were transitioned to Microsoft SharePoint after the pandemic. ACIC's fiscal year-end is on March 31st. We use the accrual system for all our reporting to our main funder (Global Affairs Canada), including annual financial statements and other internal and external reports. Governance The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is governed by a diverse Board of Directors, with representatives from each Atlantic province and directors-at-large, ensuring regional diversity and gender balance. The Board convenes regular and special meetings, with an Executive Committee overseeing affairs between meetings. Financial matters are addressed, designating March 31 as the financial year-end and requiring the preparation of annual financial statements. The Finance Committee, comprising the board treasurer, the Executive Director, the Finance Manager and the Program Director, reviews and presents audited financial statements for Board approval. This committee also recommends auditors' appointments at the Annual General Meeting. Provisions for electronic members' meetings and absentee voting enhance flexibility. The by-laws include dispute resolution mechanisms. ACIC's governance emphasizes transparency, inclusivity, and sound financial management. Scope of Work Service Required ACIC requires preparation of Annual Audited Financial Statements including: Statement of Financial Position; Statement of Revenues and Expenditures; Statement of Changes in Net Assets; Statement of Cash Flows; Audit Service Plan; Preparation of Management Letter; Presentation of Audit Results; Information and advice on important issues relating to Global Affairs Canada rules, financial reporting that impact ACIC, and opportunities to improve compliance and controls; Information and advice on government (federal, provincial or local) non-profit / small business support programs that could benefit ACIC. The audited financial statements must be prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit and must include an expression of opinion on the fairness of the financial statements as derived through Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. ACIC requires that the Draft Audited Financial Statements be ready for review by ACIC’s Finance Committee no later than the first week in June and that Financial Statements be issued no later than mid-June, once the ACIC Board approves the statements to be issued at the Annual General Meeting (generally held the third Thursday of June). Proposal Outline Please submit your proposal in the following format: Section 1: Cover Letter (maximum one page) Section 2: Overview of your Firm (maximum two pages); Provide a general description of your firm with emphasis on general experience and capabilities in auditing not-for-profit organizations. Section 3: Relevant Experience and References (maximum 5 pages); Include a list of 2 to 4 similar not-for-profit organizations that your firm audits. At least three (3) of the reference organizations must have been audited by member(s) of your proposed audit team. For these three (2) referenced audits, please indicate which proposed audit team member(s) has conducted this work and provide a client reference contact name and details; Provide a brief description (maximum one page per organization) for each of the referenced organization, years audited, the services provided, and any other relevant information that indicates how this audit experience relates to the work you would perform for ACIC. Section 4: Proposed Audit Resources (maximum 3 pages); Please provide the name(s), and brief description of roles and relevant experience of the senior member(s) of your proposed audit team (resume(s) may be provided in an appendix if desired) Section 5: Proposed Audit Approach (maximum 3 pages); Provide a brief description of audit approach; What is your estimate of staff time assistance by ACIC and how will you minimize the disruption to our normal workload? How will your communication occur with ACIC staff and the Finance Committee? What procedures will you perform to enable you to provide a Management Letter to the organization that is both accurate and meaningful? How will you ensure timely completion of the audited financial statements? Section 6: Financial Proposal (maximum 2 pages) It is ACIC’s intention to appoint an auditor for a three-year period with an option to renew for an additional term. Accordingly, please provide a fixed price quote for the services requested for each of the fiscal years ending March 31, 2024, March 31, 2025, as well as March 31, 2026. Include any relevant assumptions related to your price quotes; Please also outline your firm's approach and fees for extra billing for specialty work with a quote of your rates on an hourly basis, in the event any special services that may be requested by ACIC; The pricing of the services should be provided in a separate electronic document that accompanies your proposal. Section 7: Inclusion, Fair Labour and Environmental Considerations (maximum 1 page); ACIC is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and anti-racism. Our procurement processes include providing equitable opportunities for vendors of all sizes and backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC)-owned vendors, to be successful in a procurement process. We recognize that including inclusive procurement considerations can help reduce unnecessary barriers for diverse vendors when bidding on opportunities; ACIC has a strong commitment to combating climate change and environmental sustainability. We seek to work with organizations that share our values in their commits and in tangible approaches to their work; Inclusion, environmental considerations, and fair labor practices will inform the selection process (see further details below on proposal evaluation). All proposals should provide a short indication of how environmental considerations are accounted for in the proponents' approach to business and as a potential service provider for ACIC; Considerations for fair labour practices should also be outlined. Finally, your business’s approach to equity, diversity and inclusion should be indicated in the proposal. You may also include if your business is BIPOC owned or led, and/or owned or led by other equity seeking groups. Proposal Process. Terms and Timeline Questions or requests for clarification regarding this RFP may be submitted in writing to Jennifer Sloot, ACIC’s Executive Director ( jennifer@acic-caci.org ) and Wissam Issa, Finance Manager ( wissam@acic-caci.org ) by the date specified below. These requests will be addressed during a virtual meeting with the proponents. ACIC may issue addenda or clarifications to this Request for Proposal by the date specified below. ACIC may cancel this Request for Proposal at any time and reserve the right to select one or none of the respondents at its own discretion as its preferred supplier. Selection of a preferred supplier does not constitute a binding contract between ACIC and the proponent. Neither ACIC nor its Board of Directors shall be obligated in any way by any proponent's response to this request for Proposal, nor shall ACIC be liable for any costs incurred by any proponent in the preparation of this Request for Proposal. All information provided in the proponent's proposal will be considered confidential and will become the property of ACIC for record keeping. Proponents may not make modifications to their proposal after the closing time. Should a proponent make more than one proposal, only the one received last will be considered. The proponent by means of electronic delivery addressed to the ED and the Finance Manager as per the coordinates above. Timeline and deliverables: Deliverable Dates - 2024 Proposal Release February 22 2024 Deadline for issuance of amendment if required March 15 2024 Deadline for submission of proposals March 22 2024 Recommendation for appointment of auditors by Board April 2024 Ratification of Auditors at Annual General Meeting June 2024 Submission Instructions: Proposals must be received by ACIC electronically at the coordinates above on or before 4 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2024. Proposals received after this time will not be considered. This Request for Proposal is not a contract. Proposal Evaluation Criteria ACIC will evaluate all proposals based on the following criteria: Price (Financial Proposal)– 40% Experience (Overview, Relevant Experience and References) – 15% Availably of service and quality (Audit Approach, Timing and Resource) – 35% Inclusion, Fair Labour and Environmental Considerations – 10% Previous Next

Photovoices Participant applications will be accepted until all spots are full The Photvoices Program empowers youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos. Through the program, Atlantic Canadian youth and youth from the Global South use photos to share their stories, build skills, explore various topics related to social justice, learn from local and global experts. Stories are powerful: they weave people and experiences together and shape how we see the world. Knowing the impact and value of a well-told story, ACIC’s PhotoVoices Program empowers youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos. Through the program, Atlantic Canadian youth and youth from the Global South use photos to share their stories, build skills, explore the Sustainable Development Goals, learn from experts in the field, and so much more. Gender inequality is deeply rooted in our society. Women and girls worldwide are under-represented in leadership positions, refused access to education, economic empowerment, and essential health services, and are targeted victims of violence and discrimination. While all women face inequality, the consequences can be harsher for those coping with intersectional factors. Not all women share the same experiences, therefore strategies for change must also consider the effects of race, class, age, sexuality, ability, and nationality. Solutions to address these issues must be led by self-determining people in collaboration with their Communities and Nations. Given this reality, the 2024 PhotoVoice program will focus on female-identified and/or Two Spirit-identified youth. ACIC is currently seeking participants for its PhotoVoices Program. The purpose of this program is to help budding photographers/journalists build their skills and portfolios while taking part in an intercultural program. The program will include youth 17-29 years from Atlantic Canada and youth from the partner organization/s country. Apply Now as a PhotoVoice Participants Why get involved: Share, network, and collaborate with like-minded youth living in Atlantic Canada and the Global South Develop skills in photography, communication, social justice action, storytelling, and more! Opportunity to learn how to address community needs, concerns, planning, and other lived realities To apply for this program, participants will: Be between the ages of 17-30 Be living in Atlantic Canada Be female-identified and/or Two Spirit identified Be available for approximately 2 hours/week over the course of 10 weeks between January 2024 and March 2024, for Zoom sessions and program work such as taking photos, connecting with group members, and reflecting on the program process Show interest in learning from others and sharing aspects of their own lived experiences, communities, and analysis with youth from other regions of Atlantic Canada and other countries Important details: All activities will take place online Must have access to a stable internet connection and laptop or desktop computer or tablet. If stable internet access or equipment access could be a challenge but you are interested in applying, please mention this in the application form below. The program will run for 10 weeks from January 22 and March 26, 2024 Upon completion of the program youth will receive a certificate of completion and a $250 honorarium for the time and commitment. Application Form Application Details Participant applications will be accepted until all spots are full. Participants are invited to use the link at the bottom of the program description. Apply / Register Now Similar Opportunities ACIC Symposium 2023 Join us for ACIC Symposium 2023 'Cost of Change: Championing Social Justice, Health and Well-Being For All and 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. Registration for the Symposium is now open! The Symposium will be hosted in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on October 27 & 28, 2023. Learn More Symposium Youth Stream 2023 18-29 years old? Attend the ACIC Symposium as part of our Youth Stream. As part of this opportunity, youth can 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. Learn More Photovoices The Photvoices Program empowers youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos. Through the program, Atlantic Canadian youth and youth from the Global South use photos to share their stories, build skills, explore various topics related to social justice, learn from local and global experts. Learn More Global Citizenship Certificate 2024 The Global Citizenship Certificate encourages youth to explore connections to their local and international communities and empowers young people to act as effective global citizens. Through virtual workshops, volunteer placement, advocacy projects, and connecting with other youth from across the Atlantic, youth will learn and practice being effective global citizens. Learn More IDW Youth Funding 2024 Events can be around any theme broadly related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but they must take place during the week of February 5th-11th to add to International Development Week celebrations across the country. You can host the event as an individual, or a group, in your school, university, online, in partnership with a local business. Successful candidates will receive up $300 to put towards their event Learn More Professional Practice Workshop 2024 ACIC Professional Practice Workshop invites post-secondary students in social justice, community development, and global solidarity (or similar fields) to participate in a knowledge and skill development workshop on March 16, 2024. The workshop will bridge the gap between knowledge and action by engaging students to foster skills, access resources, and build their knowledge around global issues, helping to build confidence to engage on these issues with their local communities. Learn More Global Citizenship Youth Conference 2024 The Global Citizenship Youth Conference is a space for youth (aged 15-17) to discuss, learn about and take action on global issues. Hosted by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation, participants spent three days (July 11-14, 2024) at the Tatamagouche Centre in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia. Learn More

Organizational Members Learn more about our organizational members. To join ACIC as an organizational member, apply here. Read the benefits of joining ACIC membership here. Black Business and Professional Network NB New Brunswick BBPN Inc. is a community of black businesses and professionals in New Brunswick. BBPN aims to find, develop, provide opportunities, and guide the black talent pool to excel in New Brunswick. In pursuing a better future for black people, BBPN consciously seeks to transform various challenges and obstacles into opportunities. Next Breaking the Silence Maritimes-Guatemala Solidarity Network Nova Scotia The Maritimes-Guatemala Breaking the Silence Network (BTS) is a voluntary network of people in the Maritimes who began to organize in 1988 to support the efforts of Guatemalans struggling for political, social, and economic justice. Next Coady International Institute Nova Scotia Established in 1959 by St. Francis Xavier University (StFX), Coady Institute is committed to accompanying generations of global leaders skilled in the application of citizen-led, asset-based, and community-driven leadership for economic and social change. In collaboration with partners in Canada and across the globe, the Institute is committed to reducing poverty and transforming societies by strengthening local economies, by building resilient communities, and by promoting social accountability and good governance. Coady Institute is committed to breaking down and transforming the North-South divide by bringing people together to exchange innovations and learn from each other. Through relevant adult education programs, effective partnerships, and applicable research, Coady Institute is equipping community leaders and their organizations with the knowledge and practical tools needed to bring about the change they want for themselves. Next Community Forests International New Brunswick Community Forests International works in Canada and Zanzibar to protect and restore forests, help communities adapt to climate change, build economic prosperity, and champion social equality. Community Forests International is committed more than ever to centring not only forests but also climate justice in their vision, mission, and actions — understanding that by acting with justice people will be the restorative force that the world needs. Next Connecting to Africa Nova Scotia Connecting to Africa aims to facilitate opportunities for Nova Scotian groups and organizations of African descent to engage in partnerships with groups and organizations in Africa. The organization aims to engage in Africa’s development means to assist in the transformation and expansion of capacities for Nova Scotians of African descent, as well as Africans on the continent. Next Cooper Institute Prince Edward Island Cooper Institute is an education and community development centre in the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The main program areas of the Cooper Institute are livable income for all, food sovereignty, democracy, diversity and inclusion, protection of land and water, and improving lives of migrant workers in the province. Within these programs, they conduct research and popular education projects on provincial, national, and international level. Next Dalhousie University, Government and Global Relations Nova Scotia ​ Next Dalhousie, Faculty of Agriculture International Office Nova Scotia Founded in 1905, Dalhousie's Agricultural Campus has come of age and stands at the threshold of a new era in agricultural education, training and research. The Faculty of Agriculture is a Canadian agricultural college and faculty of Dalhousie University located in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia and offers the only university level programs in agriculture in Atlantic Canada. Next Dalhousie, International Development Studies (IDS) Department Nova Scotia Dalhousie's IDS department is one of top development studies programs in Canada and train people to be active, engaged and informed citizens. Next Ecology Action Centre Nova Scotia The Ecology Action Centre is a member-based environmental charity in Nova Scotia. Since 1971, they've taken leadership on critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. The Ecology Action Centre acts as watchdog, convener, mobilizer and incubator, and engages community to create systemic change in the face of urgent, complex environmental issues. Next Farmers Helping Farmers Prince Edward Island 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. Next International Sustainable Community Assistance Prince Edward Island ISCA-AIDC creates opportunities for communities in need by helping them build sustainable agriculture systems. In its work, ISCA-AIDC strives to adhere to the values of right of self determination, dignity of individual, mutual respect, fairness, participatory process, project sustainability, sustainability and cooperative approaches. Next Latin American Mission Program Prince Edward Island The Latin American Mission Program began in 1967 in response to the Second Vatican Council call to share church personnel with developing countries, especially Latin America. Latin America Mission Program offers a challenging, first-hand experience on how most of the world’s population live. LAMP welcomes youth (or those young at heart) to participate in the Dominican Republic Faith & Justice Experience. Next Marine Institute International Newfoundland and Labrador As a campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Fisheries and Marine Institute is Canada’s most comprehensive centre for education, training, applied research and industrial support for the ocean industries. Located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, they are one of the most respected centres of marine learning and applied research in the world. The Marine Institute provides more than 30 industry-driven programs ranging from technical certificates to PhDs. Next Memorial University, Internationalization Office Newfoundland and Labrador Memorial University is committed to internationalization, international co-operation, studentmobility and cultural sensitivity. They welcome international visitors and strive to collaborate with educational institutions, businesses, governments, foundations, benefactors and alumni around the world in order to enrich research and teaching, and to ensure they offer outstanding programs for faculty and students. Next Mount Allison University New Brunswick Mount Allison has been ranked Canada’s #1 undergraduate university by Maclean’s magazine more times than any other university. The University offers a flexible liberal arts and sciences education that prepares students for any career path and to enter into professional and graduate programs. Mount Allison prides itself on providing a high-quality academic experience, combined with a variety of hands-on learning opportunities in a close-knit community. The University has been ranked the top undergraduate university in Canada by Maclean’s magazine’s annual University Rankings more times than any other university. Mount Allison prides itself on providing a high-quality academic experience through degrees, programs, and certificates. A high percentage of Mount Allison’s graduating students move on to graduate programs or professional schools such as law and medicine. Next NL Eats Community Outreach Inc., Newfoundland Newfoundland and Labrador NL Eats’ mission is to help families in need throughout the St. John’s Metro Area by providing them with hampers of food and essentials. NL Eats also focused on educating community members, especially about topics related to food insecurity. NL Eats’ dedicated team of over 85 volunteers has assisted more than 1300 families thus far. Next North Star Skills for Development Nova Scotia The company can be contacted to engage in short-term consulting assignments abroad, or for in-Canada mentoring of those interested in working abroad. The company can be contacted to engage in short-term consulting assignments abroad, or for in-Canada mentoring of those interested in working abroad. The company can be contacted to engage in short-term consulting assignments abroad, or for in-Canada mentoring of those interested in working abroad. Next Pure Gold Foundation New Brunswick Pure Gold Foundation works to empower and equip young people to develop positive values, have a growth mindset, and become well-grounded in their identity through transformative training. The organization envisions a future where young individuals confidently embrace their true potential, contributing positively to society while embracing their diverse backgrounds and identities. Next Saint Mary's University, Global Learning and Intercultural Support Office Nova Scotia Saint Mary's University's Global Learning and Intercultural Support Office provides students the opportunity to round out their education with hands-on experience and international connections by studying abroad. They are committed to ensuring an equitable opportunity in their study abroad programs and providing high-quality international learning experiences for students of all abilities and backgrounds. Next Tatamagouche Centre Nova Scotia Tatamagouche Centre is a non-profit educational, conference and retreat centre located in the village of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia. Tatamagouche Centre holds international recognition for its adult education and facilitation training and programming. Next UNB Renaissance College New Brunswick Founded in 2000, Renaissance College is UNB’s School of Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies and the first initiative of its kind in Canada. It remains at the forefront of leadership education in the country. They combine innovative teaching methods, rigorous academic content and experiential learning opportunities in small classes that together create a unique educational experience. Next University of Prince Edward Island - Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture Prince Edward Island University of Prince Edward Island's Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture program explicitly connects the communication skills and leadership training of a liberal arts education to successful post- graduation employment. This degree program is defined by its focus on the transferability of the written, oral and visual communication skills, the critical thinking, and the cultural awareness acquired during a liberal arts education to the world beyond academia. Technical skills, work-integrated learning (internships, cooperatives, workplace-generated projects), and career-related mentoring are key components of its design. Next Venture2impact Nova Scotia 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. Next WUSC (World University Service of Canada) Nova Scotia WUSC is a Canadian non-profit organization working to create a better world for all young people. We bring together a diverse network of students, volunteers, schools, governments, and businesses who share this vision. Together, we foster youth-centered solutions for improved education, economic, and empowerment opportunities to overcome inequality and exclusion in over 15 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Next Wisdom2Action Consulting Limited Nova Scotia Wisdom2Action (W2A) is a social enterprise and consulting firm specializing in community engagement, creative facilitation, research and evaluation, knowledge mobilization and equity, diversity and inclusion. Wisdom2Action incorporated as a business with a social enterprise commitment in 2019, building on their legacy as a national knowledge mobilization network, founded in 2013, supporting youth serving organizations across Canada. Next Youth Art Connection Nova Scotia YAC supports and trains youth from marginalized backgrounds to use their artistic skills to develop personal economic development skills (business, careers, personal money management), diversifies the local economy (supporting youth from diverse backgrounds including immigrants and refugees to participate in the work force), as well as social end community engagement through focused social impact projects, or integrating artistic skillsets into larger projects or organizations focused on development. While YAC focusses on meeting youth ‘where they are at’; locally, their goal, as the name states, is to CONNECT them to provincial, national and international opportunities. Next