International Development Week
International Development Week
International Development Week (IDW) is an opportunity to explore how Canada and Canadians are making a difference around the world!
This year’s IDW (2025) will take place from February 2-8. Learn about International Development Week across Canada and read about the events, activities, and opportunities we are putting on partnership with members and community partners this year.
Let’s Talk International Development: Documentary Screening & Conversation
DATE: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
TIME: 6:30 – 9 PM (MT)
LOCATION: Joyce on 4th (506 24 Ave SW, Calgary AB)
International Development Week (IDW) 2025 is Feb 2-8 and in recognition, Let’s Talk International Development returns for a 2nd year in a row to galvanize Calgarians to connect, discuss, and network around this important topic.
Join us for a documentary screening of Without Leaving Anyone Behind followed by an in-person conversation with the geniuses behind the film. Network with EWBers and Calgarians who are keen on exploring the intersections of energy transitions, climate change, economics, and of course, the SDGs.
* Please note that this event has limited capacity, so we encourage you to get your ticket before it sells out. Student tickets are even more limited. We believe in making things accessible, so if you are someone interested in attending but have trouble affording a ticket, please email us at calgary@ewb.ca, and we will help you.
Let’s Talk International Development: Documentary Screening & Conversation
DATE: Thursday, February 6, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM (MT)
LOCATION: Crowfoot Room, Medicine Hat College (or join virtually!)
Real Humanitarian in collaboration with Alberta Council for Global Cooperation, invites you to Building Futures – The Power of Education, a hybrid event where we’ll explore:
- How education supports sustainable development goals and its role in achieving broader global progress.
- Stories of resilience and progress through Real Humanitarian’s impactful work in Africa.
- Challenges faced by underprivileged communities and innovative solutions for equitable education.
Engage with expert presentations, hear inspiring panelists, and join the discussion on actionable ways to make a difference in international development. Space is limited to 60 in-person participants, so sign up now to secure your spot:
International Development Week Reading List
The 2025 IDW Booklist in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library will be launching in early February 2025. In the meantime, you can check out the 2024 IDW Booklists from last year at the links below! Each book list was curated by ACGC staff, with a focus on climate justice and Indigenous voices. Other topics include, but are not limited to, identity, healing, and home.
University of Alberta – International Week
DATE: February 3 – 7, 2025
LOCATION: Multiple Locations (University of Alberta Campus)
International Week 2025 invites you to meaningfully engage with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) open in a new tab through inspiring lectures, insightful panels and collaborative discussions.
Adopted in 2015, the SDGs call on governments and civil society worldwide to address the world’s most pressing issues, from poverty and education to health and the environment.
Open to the University of Alberta and the local community, I-Week’s free events offer various ways to learn about the 17 SDGs and how to engage effectively with them.
