Events

OCIC Symposium 2026: Strengthening Global Citizenship Through Collective Action

This in-person gathering will create space for international cooperation sector actors, community leaders, students, youth, activists, allies, and others with interest to deepen understanding and commitment to global citizenship. What is the Symposium all about: Reflecting on what it means to be a global citizen today Learning from local and global leaders advancing community-centered and […]

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Centering Youth Voices: Interactive Workshop Series On Youth Friendly Principles For Engos With Apathy Is Boring

Workshop #1: From Outreach to Connection: Youth-Friendly Approaches to Engaging Young People Presenters: Ashley Igboanugo and Ash Montgomery March 10, 1-3 PM ET In “From Outreach to Connection: Youth-Friendly Approaches to Engaging Young People,” we’ll move beyond one-way promotion to explore how ENGOs can build genuine, long-term relationships with the young people they seek to reach. This 2-hour

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Introduction to Decolonization in the ENGO Sector

Wednesdays, March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 1-4 PM ET Cost: $100 (Register 2 spots, get the 3rd free) 70 participants max. All registrants will be provided with a link to access the recordings and presentation slides for 60 days following each session. Session 1: Settler Colonialism 101 Introduce ENGO representatives to the fact that colonization is a structure and

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From Testing to Transformation: SMO Innovation in Practice

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

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

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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Doing Hard Things With Friends: Accompaniment as Policy

Join us for an informal group discussion on “Accompaniment as Policy,” a talk by Dr. Paul Farmer delivered at the Harvard Kennedy School: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2011/05/paul-farmer-accompaniment-as-policy Paul reflects on what it truly means to “accompany” as a practice of solidarity that shapes how care, development, and policy are carried out. Drawing from his field work, he challenges

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2026 MIGH X PIH Canada University Global Health Case Competition

Win prizes by engaging in real-world global health challenges! Partners in Health (PIH) Canada and Medical Innovation in Global Health (MIGH) Case Competition Join us for an engaging and impactful case competition focusing on tuberculosis (TB). This competition provides a unique opportunity for participants to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world challenges faced by

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