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.
Youth Letter Writing Opportunity
THEME: Cooperation for a sustainable future: Marking 35 Years of IDW
DEADLINE: January 3, 2025
SUBMISSIONS: Email your letter in Word Document (or similar) format to membership@acgc.ca. Include “Letters to Policymakers” in your subject line.
Youth perspectives are pivotal to achieving global development. Their voices connect us to the challenges and opportunities that define our collective future. As part of International Development Week (IDW) 2025, we are inviting youth to express their hopes and actionable ideas through a letter-writing initiative. These letters, directed to policymakers, will reflect their vision for achieving the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and offer innovative solutions for a better world.
This is an opportunity for youth to share their hopes and actionable ideas for achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make their voices heard by policymakers.
What’s the Initiative?
- We’re inviting you to write a one-page letter (maximum 390 words) addressed to policymakers.
- Your letter should express your vision for advancing the SDGs, offering actionable solutions and your hopes for a better future.
Submission Guidelines:
Letters must…
- Be no more than 390 words.
- Be personally written (no AI tools)
- Clearly align with one or more of the 17 SDGs
- Be addressed to policymakers with actionable suggestions
- Please include a high-quality headshot with your submission
- By submitting, you agree that your letter and headshot may be used for promotional or marketing purposes related to this initiative
Submission Process:
Send your letter (in Word Document format) to membership@acgc.ca by January 8, 2025
International Development Week Reading Lists
The 2025 IDW Booklists in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library and the Calgary 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
The University of Alberta’s International Week will give attendees the opportunity to engage with international and local perspectives on global issues during IDW 2025
We will update the listing here as we have more details.
