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International Youth Internship Program: The Power of Global Partnerships as a Pathway to Empower Youth Voices

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This session will highlight the experiences of five interns who lived and worked in Colombia with local YMCA partners through the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP). Funded by Global Affairs Canada and facilitated by YMCA of Greater Toronto, IYIP provides marginalized youth with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international development, community engagement, and […]

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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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Innovation Lab 2026: Centering Community Participatory Knowledge Co-Creation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Date: January 30 & 31, 2026 Location: Regent Park Community Centre 402 Shuter St, Toronto, ON M5A 1X6 Kick-off International Development Week 2026 with the Knowledge for Change (K4C) Tkaronto Hub – the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC), the Center for Community Learning and Development (CL&D), the Knowledge Equity Lab at the University of Toronto Scarborough

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Prosperity Through Partnership: A Collaborative Networking Night

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Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Location: Industrious Toronto, 33 Bloor Street East, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON This event is open to OCIC Members. Join us for an evening of conversation and connection with people working across international cooperation, impact investing, and housing rights. Meet new peers, share ideas, explore where

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25 Years of UNSC Resolution 1325: Canada’s Ongoing Commitment to Women, Peace, and Security

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Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm ET Location: Online As part of our International Development Week 2026 program, we’ll be examining Canada’s ongoing commitment to Women, Peace, & Security with an expert group of panelists. At this important juncture, marking 25 years since the adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325

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Youth Policy-Makers Hub Alumni Panel: Navigating Careers in the International Cooperation Sector

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Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET Location: Online As a part of our IDW2026 program, we will be hosting a virtual panel for students and other individuals interested in working in the international cooperation and policy sectors in Canada. The panel will profile some of our Youth Policy-Makers Hub alumni to share their

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