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From Testing to Transformation: SMO Innovation in Practice

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Join us for an in-person, interactive gathering celebrating the creativity, resilience, and impact of small and medium organizations (SMOs) in Canada’s international cooperation sector. English, French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. This event, co-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT), will spotlight real-world experiences from SMO innovators […]

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Refugees as Diaspora Partners

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An event co-hosted by the Refugee Advisory Network of Canada (RAN Canada) and Carleton University’s Migration and Diaspora Studies (MDS) program. Hybrid event – Registration Required: https://carleton.ca/mds/event/refugees-as-diaspora-partners/  Further to the theme for International Development Week 2026, “Prosperity through Partnership”, this event explores how refugee communities and networks in Canada act as engaged diaspora communities to contribute to

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Prosperity Through Partnership: Taste of the World

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Taste of the World is an evening of shared stories, global flavours, and meaningful connections. The menu will reflect vibrant culinary traditions from the Caribbean, Ethiopia, and Peru, and vegan options will be included. Through food, culture, and conversation, we’ll explore how local partnership and community drive change. The event will feature volunteer speakers (alumni) sharing insights

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The Energy Mix on Solutions Journalism: How Climate News Builds Momentum for Action

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Join us for a conversation about the essential role of independent climate news reporting. This session is for anyone trying to build momentum for climate solutions—on the front lines, or in federal and provincial policy. Finding a steady foothold is challenging in the midst of a global climate and affordability crisis, cascading mis/disinformation, and alarming

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Centering Youth Voices: Introduction to Youth Friendly Principles for ENGOs with Apathy is Boring

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Please note, all registrants will be provided with a link to the recording and presentation slides following the sessions. The recording will be available for 60 days. Registrants will also be linked to a short, practical resource package summarizing AisB’s Youth Friendly recommendations, key concepts, and links to tools. Drawing heavily on Apathy is Boring’s Youth

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Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Identity-Based Groups

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As the environmental non-profit sector continues to welcome and affirm staff from equity-deserving communities, there is a strong need for spaces where people who share these identities can discuss their joys and challenges. Identity-based groups provide ENGO and allied non-profit staff with the opportunity to gather with peers who share their workplace challenges to build

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Advancing Climate Resilience: Nature-based Solutions, Partnerships, and Indigenous Knowledge

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As part of the 36th International Development Week, this event highlights this year’s theme, Prosperity through Partnership, and the role of collaboration in advancing climate and development action. English and French interpretation will be provided. This national knowledge-sharing event is hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), as

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Virtual Executive Panel: The Nexus of Financial Inclusion, Resilience, and Supervision

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To mark Canada’s International Development Week, join our virtual executive panel on building financial resilience. The World Bank’s latest Global Findex survey shows financial inclusion is rising. 79% of adults worldwide now have a bank account, up from just 50% in 2011. In low- and middle-income countries, that number is 75%, due to mobile technology and digital

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