Host a Lunch and Learn Session with ACIC Apply now! The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is excited to invite researchers to present as part of our Lunch and Learn series. Apply now! Our Lunch and Learn Series aims to foster knowledge sharing, learning, and collaboration within the international development community by presenting the latest research being developed in universities across Atlantic Canada. It also aims to provide a space to discuss the latest in academics and community development or public engagement practice. These sessions are attended by professionals, students, and community leaders involved in or passionate about international cooperation, global solidarity and development. Topics of Interest: We are seeking presentations on a variety of timely and important topics, including but not limited to: international cooperation, global solidarity, feminist and gender inclusive development, public engagement, social justice and equity, Indigenous knowledges and decolonization, human rights and global governance, innovation in international development / cooperation, localization, youth engagement in development. Who Should Apply We encourage academics, current PhD candidates and recent Master’s-level graduates, working in relevant fields to apply. All successful applicants will be awarded a $450 honorarium for sharing their time and expertise. Presentation Windows: There are two windows during which we’d invite and work with successful candidates to present their research – November 15 to November 30, and January 15 to March 31. If you prefer to present in a specific window, please mention so in your application. How to Apply: Please click here to apply. The link will have spaces to submit a brief proposal, outlining: Your topic, key takeaways from your research, and how it relates to the topics mentioned above If you prefer / would like to test a format for presentation of your research. Typically, each session is designed to be forty-minutes to an hour-long presentation, followed by a Q&A. Your preferred application window. Please also attach your (academic) CV with the application. Deadline for submission to present in Window 1 (November 15 to November 30): Oct 25, 2024 Deadline for submission to present in Window 2 (January 15 to March 31 2025): Dec 15, 2024 For questions or further information, please contact Raushni Abraham, at raushni@acic-caci.org . We look forward to your submissions and the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions that inspire action towards a more just, sustainable world. Application Details Apply Now! Apply / Register Now Similar Opportunities Host a Lunch and Learn Session with ACIC The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is excited to invite researchers to present as part of our Lunch and Learn series. Learn More

Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund Applications accepted through the year. We encourage you to apply early. Access the Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund to support your involvement in training and educational activities related to advancing Gender Equality or the Sustainable Development Goals. Applications accepted through the year. We encourage you to apply early. ACIC invites individual members to apply for funding to support their involvement in training activities or conferences as they relate to gender equality and the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). ACIC will provide funding of up to $200 to cover costs of registration, etc. Successful applicants will be expected to plan and organize a public engagement activity to share their learning after the event. A $100 honorarium will also be provided to successful applicants following the completion of a post-conference public engagement activity. The conference/ training must take place before March 1, 2023, and public engagement presentation/ event must take place before March 15, 2023. The public engagement activity can also be with your workplace, community, school, etc. Assessment Criteria: Priority will be given to trainings or conferences that focus on gender equality. Nature and quality of the follow up public engagement (PE) activity. (Type of audience, number of people reached, etc.). Priority will be given to those within under-represented communities. Availability to attend full training or conference and actively participate (give feedback, input, complete homework, etc.). How conference or training will build personal or professional capacity. Eligibility: Have demonstrated experience and knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals, gender equality and/or the global development issues related to the conference or training of their choosing. Priority is given to trainings or conferences that focus on gender equality. Be a current, ratified individual member of ACIC in good standing (approved as Individual Member in the June 2023 AGM or earlier). Expectations and Commitments Selected individuals are expected to: participate fully during the conference or training share their learning experience of the conference or training via social media plan and deliver a post-conference public engagement activity in with their workplace, school group, community group, (examples include writing a blog or sharing what they learned at an event or presentation) provide a receipt to show proof of conference fees paid – to receive reimbursement To Apply If you are interested in receiving this funding, please submit your application using the button below. Applications are open on a rolling basis. ACIC needs unto a month to process applications, please apply at least a month before your proposed Public Engagement/conference/training. Please note on your application if your conference or training is fast approaching, and you’d like us to take a look at it. Application Details Apply by completing the application form linked below. Apply / Register Now Similar Opportunities LinkedIn Learning for ACIC Members We are working with LinkedIn Learning to offer ACIC members an opportunity to discover and develop skills through expert-led course videos. Members can explore courses on gender equality, climate change, allyship, non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, technology, and more. Learn More Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund Access the Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund to support your involvement in training and educational activities related to advancing Gender Equality or the Sustainable Development Goals. Learn More Partnership Enhancement Fund 2023 The Partnership Enhancement Fund offers an opportunity for ACIC Members supports organizations bringing their international partners to Atlantic Canada for fostering strong relationships, with a focus on mutual learning and engagement. Learn More Organizational Members Public Engagement Fund 2024 Want to highlight the important and good work your organization does around in communities around the world during International Development Week 2024? Want to engage Atlantic Canadians in development issues and involve them in the impact / development sector? Apply for the Members’ Public Engagement Fund and receive up to $1500 per project to test and carry out your innovative public engagement idea. Deadline: Wednesday, December 20 Learn More

Organizational Members Public Engagement Fund 2024 December 20, 2023 Want to highlight the important and good work your organization does around in communities around the world during International Development Week 2024? Want to engage Atlantic Canadians in development issues and involve them in the impact / development sector? Apply for the Members’ Public Engagement Fund and receive up to $1500 per project to test and carry out your innovative public engagement idea. Deadline: Wednesday, December 20 December 20, 2023 Want to highlight the important and good work your organization does around in communities around the world? Want to engage Atlantic Canadians in development issues and involve them in the impact / development sector? Have an innovative or engaging idea for public engagement you have been wanting to try out? Apply for the Members’ Public Engagement Fund and receive up to $1500 per project to test and carry out your public engagement activity. Currently, we are looking for organizations who want to host a public engagement event during International Development Week. About The Fund and International Development Week: The purpose of the Members’ Public Engagement fund is to support good practice and innovative methodologies of engaging the wider public in global development issues. Open to organizational members’ of ACIC, this fund can be used to strengthen the connection between Atlantic Canadians and the international cooperation, global solidarity, and impact sector. By providing financial support of up to $1500 per project, the fund aims to empower organizations to implement creative and impactful public engagement activities. International Development Week (IDW) serves as a key platform for these endeavors. This annual event, typically held in February, brings together individuals, organizations, and communities to celebrate the achievements of Canadian contributions to international development. It's an opportunity to raise awareness, foster understanding, and inspire action on global issues. Benefits and Features of the Members' Public Engagement Fund: Funding to implement your ideas: Organizations that are members of the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) can apply for funding to support their public engagement projects. Whether it's a workshop, seminar, panel discussion, art exhibition, or any other creative activity, the fund is designed to bring your innovative ideas to life. Build Connections: Use the fund to create events that foster connections between local communities and global development issues. Encourage dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas to strengthen the collective understanding of the challenges and opportunities in international development. Highlight Impactful Work: Showcase the meaningful work your organization is doing in communities around the world. Demonstrate the positive impact of development initiatives and engage the public in discussions about the importance of global cooperation and solidarity. Experiment and Innovate with an Intersectional Lens: Use the fund to experiment and implement innovative methods of public engagement, from a gender-equality and intersectional lens. Educate and Inspire: Develop activities that educate the public on key development issues and inspire them to take action. This could involve interactive exhibits, storytelling sessions, or workshops that provide insights into the interconnectedness of our world and the role each person can play in creating positive change. Highlight your organization in International Development Week: Join impact and non-profit organizations across Canada from coast to coast to coast and align your public engagement project with International Development Week to maximize its impact. Leverage the visibility and momentum generated during this week to reach a broader audience and amplify your organization's message. Successful Projects Would Highlight: How the public engagement activity is designed with an intersectional and gender-equality lens, this could be in the process of designing, thematic focus, participant focus, etc. Potential of project to reach new or under-reached audience Creativity and innovation in methodology, processes, or partnerships for public engagement Potential of project to engage audiences in terms of either depth (low numbers but high impact) or breadth (high numbers but lesser impact) Scope of the activity: mode (hybrid / online / in-person), partnerships, clearly defined activities, timeline, outreach strategy, thematic focus. The Members' Public Engagement Fund is a valuable resource for organizations committed to fostering a deeper understanding of global development issues within Atlantic Canadian communities. By participating in International Development Week, you not only contribute to a nationwide conversation but also play a crucial role in building a more informed and engaged public. Eligibility Be an organizational member of ACIC, in good standing. ( If you’d like to apply for membership, click here ). Being in 'good standing' means your application form with us is complete and you have paid the memebrship fees. Reach out to us if you'd like us to verify. Event must take place in Atlantic Canada. Event can be online, hybrid or in-person. Event is clearly related to one or more SDG, embodies the IDW mandate to inform, inspire and involve Canadians in international development efforts and is developed with and includes gender equality and intersectionality lens Expectations and Commitments Selected applicants must hold their event during IDW (February 4–10, 2024). Selected applicants are expected to organize and implement the project as outlined in the proposal. All communication materials (image, description) to help us promote your event must be sent to us by Sunday, January 28, 2024. Selected applicants must submit a final narrative and financial report within 30 days of the project’s completion. All applicants must send a detailed proposed budget upon application, and financial information (invoices of expenses supporting actual costs) requested by ACIC within 30 days of the project completion. Accepted costs can include: venue, catering, materials for the event (example: film screening rights, prizes), printing, advertising, reasonable honoraria (applicants can't pay themselves or their organizations an honoraria, but if you're inviting someone to share their wisdom or experience, an honoraria can be provided). How ACIC Can Help: More information for your application: Need more information for the funding, or want to talk to us to hash out an idea? Reach out to us! Network and Partnerships: We can help you form partnerships through our International Development Week Committee or connect you to someone from our network of members (individuals, organizational and institutional) and youth changemakers. Promotion: We can help promote your activity to our audience, and to Global Affairs Canada through ACIC and GAC’S IDW promotional campaigns. Professional Zoom: If you’re hosting an online or hybrid event, we can help you with your Professional Zoom account needs. Timeline Fund launched on Wednesday, November 29 Apply by Wednesday, December 20 Shortlisted applicants will know by Friday, December 22 All communication and promotional materials must be sent by Sunday, January 28, 2024 Events must take place 04-11 February 2024 Final reports and financial information must be submitted by Monday, 11 March 2024 Application Details Please apply by filling the application form linked below by Wednesday, December 20. We'll reach back out to shortlisted applicants by Friday, December 22. Apply / Register Now Similar Opportunities LinkedIn Learning for ACIC Members We are working with LinkedIn Learning to offer ACIC members an opportunity to discover and develop skills through expert-led course videos. Members can explore courses on gender equality, climate change, allyship, non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, technology, and more. Learn More Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund Access the Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund to support your involvement in training and educational activities related to advancing Gender Equality or the Sustainable Development Goals. Learn More Partnership Enhancement Fund 2023 The Partnership Enhancement Fund offers an opportunity for ACIC Members supports organizations bringing their international partners to Atlantic Canada for fostering strong relationships, with a focus on mutual learning and engagement. Learn More Organizational Members Public Engagement Fund 2024 Want to highlight the important and good work your organization does around in communities around the world during International Development Week 2024? Want to engage Atlantic Canadians in development issues and involve them in the impact / development sector? Apply for the Members’ Public Engagement Fund and receive up to $1500 per project to test and carry out your innovative public engagement idea. Deadline: Wednesday, December 20 Learn More

Shirley Case Leadership Awards 2023 Nominate By Sunday, October 15th, 2023 Know a young changemaker engaged in development and / or the international cooperations sector who embodies the spirit of global cooperation and had notable impact in a short period of time? Nominate them for the 2023 Shirley Case Leadership Award. The Award will be presented at the ACIC Annual Symposium being held October 27-28th, 2023 at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Nominate By Sunday, October 15th, 2023 The Shirley Case Leadership Award for Global Citizenship is presented annually to an individual in Atlantic Canada who demonstrates a spirit of global citizenship in a local, national or international capacity and who has helped create a more just and sustainable world. Through this Award we aim to recognize both emerging leaders and significant contributions over longer term. Therefore, the eligibility rotates between ‘Significant Achievements’ and ‘Emerging Leader’ every year. This award was created in the spring of 2009 by the ACIC Board of Directors to honour the life of Shirley Case, who was killed in Afghanistan on August 13, 2008 while working with the International Rescue Committee. Shirley worked as an intern with ACIC in 2004/2005. She spent four months in Halifax, and five months working with our partner organization, the NGO Coalition for the Environment (NGOCE) in Calabar, Nigeria. The winner will receive a cash prize of $500 as well as a commemorative award. The Award will be presented at the ACIC Annual Symposium being held October 27-28th, 2023 at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The award has four objectives: To officially recognize leaders in Atlantic Canada that are actively involved as global citizens; To draw public attention to the full scope of global citizenship and engagement activities; To inspire individuals to continue their involvement in the international cooperation movement; and To honour the memory of Shirley Case. This year's award is the "Emerging Leaders" award. The Shirley Case Leadership: Significant Achievement Award encourages nominations for individuals connected to ACIC who have made a significant contribution to the betterment of the global community. Criteria: The Shirley Case Leadership: Emerging Leader Award encourages nominations of young changemakers recently engaged in the development and/or international cooperations sector, who embody the spirit of global cooperation, and have had a large impact in a short period of time. ACIC uses under-35 years of age for our definition of ‘youth.’ This Award, however, is not restricted to an age bracket, but is open to your interpretation of ‘Emerging Leadership.’ Do you know someone who exemplifies the change needed to build just, equitable and sustainable communities locally and globally? Nominate them before October 15th 2023, 11:59 pm at the form below. Application Details Apply by Sunday October 15, 2023, 11:59 PM through the link below. Apply / Register Now Similar Opportunities Shirley Case Leadership Awards 2023 Know a young changemaker engaged in development and / or the international cooperations sector who embodies the spirit of global cooperation and had notable impact in a short period of time? Nominate them for the 2023 Shirley Case Leadership Award. The Award will be presented at the ACIC Annual Symposium being held October 27-28th, 2023 at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Learn More

Current and Upcoming Opportunities Apply now! Host a Lunch and Learn Session with ACIC The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is excited to invite researchers to present as part of our Lunch and Learn series. View More Register Now! Artificial Intelligence For Social Good This workshop series offers an accessible introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring its history, current landscape, and future possibilities. Participants will learn about AI’s role in addressing global challenges, such as climate change and sustainable development, and its impact on public policy. View More Apply Now! PhotoVoices Call for Partners ACIC's PhotoVoices Program enables youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos, and connects youth from Atlantic Canada and the Global South in an experience of storytelling, skills building, providing them a space to explore social justice, while learning from experts in the field. View More Apply now! LinkedIn Learning for ACIC Members We are working with LinkedIn Learning to offer ACIC members an opportunity to discover and develop skills through expert-led course videos. Members can explore courses on gender equality, climate change, allyship, non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, technology, and more. View More

P jila'si | Welcome What We Do We are a coalition of individuals, organizations, and institutions working in the Atlantic region, committed to achieving peaceful, just and sustainable communities, locally and globally. Learn More Strengthening members and partners We work to strengthen the effectiveness of our members and partners by providing them with access to resources and opportunities, creating spaces for reflection, dialogue and capacity building. Supporting youth leadership We support youth leadership in international cooperation by giving youth the opportunity to act as global citizens, engaging them with peers, connecting them to resources and opportunities, and developing knowledge sharing and for-youth by-youth programming. Amplifying voice and reach We amplify the influence of our members, youth, partners and the Atlantic Canadian international cooperation sector by enabling their representing and advocating for them in international and national forums, fostering meaningful conversations and dialogue to influence change. Current Opportunities Call for Research Presentations: Host a Lunch and Learn Session with ACIC Lunch and Learn The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is excited to invite researchers to present as part of our Lunch and Learn series. Apply now! Learn More Call for Partners | PhotoVoices Partners ACIC's PhotoVoices Program enables youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos, and connects youth from Atlantic Canada and the Global South in an experience of storytelling, skills building, providing them a space to explore social justice, while learning from experts in the field. Apply Now! Learn More LinkedIn Learning for ACIC Members Fund, Public Engagement We are working with LinkedIn Learning to offer ACIC members an opportunity to discover and develop skills through expert-led course videos. Members can explore courses on gender equality, climate change, allyship, non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, technology, and more. Apply now! Learn More Workshop Series | AI for Social Good Public Engagement This workshop series offers an accessible introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring its history, current landscape, and future possibilities. Participants will learn about AI’s role in addressing global challenges, such as climate change and sustainable development, and its impact on public policy. Register Now! Learn More

Upcoming Events Confronting the Cost of Living Crisis: From PEI to the World Fri, Nov 15 Murchison Centre Nov 15, 2024, 9:00 a.m. Murchison Centre, 17 St Pius X Ave, Charlottetown, PE C1A 6A2, Canada Nov 15, 2024, 9:00 a.m. Murchison Centre, 17 St Pius X Ave, Charlottetown, PE C1A 6A2, Canada Join us for our PEI Day of Learning hosted by ACIC Register Now Multiple Dates Artificial Intelligence for Social Good Tue, Nov 19 Virtual Workshop Nov 19, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Virtual Workshop Nov 19, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Virtual Workshop Register Now Current and Upcoming Opportunities Host a Lunch and Learn Session with ACIC Lunch and Learn Apply now! The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is excited to invite researchers to present as part of our Lunch and Learn series. Learn More PhotoVoices Call for Partners Partners Apply Now! ACIC's PhotoVoices Program enables youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos, and connects youth from Atlantic Canada and the Global South in an experience of storytelling, skills building, providing them a space to explore social justice, while learning from experts in the field. Learn More Shirley Case Leadership Awards 2023 Awards Nominate By Sunday, October 15th, 2023 Know a young changemaker engaged in development and / or the international cooperations sector who embodies the spirit of global cooperation and had notable impact in a short period of time? Nominate them for the 2023 Shirley Case Leadership Award. The Award will be presented at the ACIC Annual Symposium being held October 27-28th, 2023 at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Learn More LinkedIn Learning for ACIC Members Fund, Public Engagement Apply now! We are working with LinkedIn Learning to offer ACIC members an opportunity to discover and develop skills through expert-led course videos. Members can explore courses on gender equality, climate change, allyship, non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, technology, and more. Learn More Organizational Members Public Engagement Fund 2024 Fund December 20, 2023 Want to highlight the important and good work your organization does around in communities around the world during International Development Week 2024? Want to engage Atlantic Canadians in development issues and involve them in the impact / development sector? Apply for the Members’ Public Engagement Fund and receive up to $1500 per project to test and carry out your innovative public engagement idea. Deadline: Wednesday, December 20 Learn More Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund Fund Applications accepted through the year. We encourage you to apply early. Access the Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund to support your involvement in training and educational activities related to advancing Gender Equality or the Sustainable Development Goals. Learn More October 2024 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 30 1 2 3 1:00 p.m. Artificial Intelligence for Social Good +1 more 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1:00 p.m. Artificial Intelligence for Social Good +1 more 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Events Calendar

Partnership Enhancement Fund 2023 Apply by September 4, 2023 The Partnership Enhancement Fund offers an opportunity for ACIC Members supports organizations bringing their international partners to Atlantic Canada for fostering strong relationships, with a focus on mutual learning and engagement. Apply by September 4, 2023 ACIC is excited to announce our new Partnership Enhancement Fund. This fund has been set up to facilitate connections and enhance relationships between ACIC member organizations and their international partners by providing travel funding for the partner to visit Atlantic Canada. In-person connections are an important element of building relationships, and we know there are few opportunities for our partners to visit Canada. We also believe that it is important for Atlantic Canadians to hear stories of impact and about issues citizens across the world directly from international partners. The Partnership Enhancement Fund is a revised iteration of the Global Voices Fund that will be open to ACIC member organizations to support bringing their international partners to Atlantic Canada for fostering strong relationships, with a focus on mutual learning and engagement. The Partner Enhancement Fund emphasizes highlighting the success stories of ACIC members' international partnerships and providing an opportunity to share these stories with Atlantic Canadians and to expand on these connections. The purpose of this fund is to provide opportunities for Atlantic small and medium-sized organizations, civil society organizations, academic institutions, etc., working in the international cooperation sector, to strengthen partnerships with their international partners to engage and collaborate on issues related to international development and cooperation in the local context. Creating an opportunity for ACIC members to bring an International Partner and share the successes of these partnerships in Atlantic Canada further connects to SDG #17 – Partnerships for the Goals by creating opportunities for strengthening relationships and fostering understanding of local contextual realities. Bringing partners to Atlantic Canada will also create opportunities for those partners to engage with a broad range of Atlantic Canadians and to build awareness and solidarity and to create deeper connections. The Opportunity: ACIC invites interested Atlantic Canadian organizations to submit an expression of interest. Applicants are encouraged to showcase strong partnerships between the Atlantic organization and the international partner, exhibiting strong ties to collaborate on learning and partnership around a development initiative. These collaborations must exhibit the partnership principles outlined in ACIC’s Code of Ethics. ACIC also hopes that the collaborating for the Fund might open avenues for future wider partnerships between sectoral partners on both sides. We anticipate the actual delivery and travel to take place in the last week of October, aligning with ACIC’s annual symposium (27 to 28 October) to provide an additional platform for public engagement activities. The nominating organization will be responsible for organizing all travel logistics, including securing necessary tickets, insurance, and visas. Moreover, in the application form, the nominating organization should provide adequate proof that research has been conducted which demonstrates that the potential speaker is eligible to travel. ACIC would be pleased to provide accompanying visa support letters, where required, for travel visas. Important Considerations: ACIC member applicants are encouraged to consider how the individual's background and area of work pertains to the overall theme of the symposium. This year's theme, 'Cost of Change: Championing Social Justice, Health, and Well-Being for All,' will explore the web of factors that shape our society, and the role money and resources play in both creating disparities and elevating poverty in the world. Please read the theme statement for more information on the Symposium. Exemplifying stronger partnerships, consideration will be given to value added to the Atlantic organization's work or additional public engagement opportunities that may exist in conjunction with the organization applying for the PEF. Symposium registration fee will be waived for the selected speaker. Note that registration through the symposium website will still be required for information purposes. Eligibility: Proposals will be accepted from ACIC members based in the Atlantic region. Candidates must be eligible and willing for traveling to Atlantic Canada around the last week of October. Applicants must not have any outstanding final reports still to submit from previously ACIC-funded. projects. Previous recipients of the Southern Speakers' Fund/Global Voices Fund are not eligible to apply. Application Details Applications must be submitted by September 4, 2023, at 11:59pm (Atlantic Standard Time). A selection committee will review the applications and announce the recipient in the first week of September. Apply by completing the form linked below. Apply / Register Now Similar Opportunities Artificial Intelligence For Social Good This workshop series offers an accessible introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring its history, current landscape, and future possibilities. Participants will learn about AI’s role in addressing global challenges, such as climate change and sustainable development, and its impact on public policy. Learn More LinkedIn Learning for ACIC Members We are working with LinkedIn Learning to offer ACIC members an opportunity to discover and develop skills through expert-led course videos. Members can explore courses on gender equality, climate change, allyship, non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, technology, and more. Learn More International Development Week 2024 Join us in celebrating International Development Week (IDW) 2024, as we come together from coast to coast to coast to shine a spotlight on Canadian international development efforts. Learn More Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund Access the Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund to support your involvement in training and educational activities related to advancing Gender Equality or the Sustainable Development Goals. 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LinkedIn Learning for ACIC Members Apply now! We are working with LinkedIn Learning to offer ACIC members an opportunity to discover and develop skills through expert-led course videos. Members can explore courses on gender equality, climate change, allyship, non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, technology, and more. Apply now! We are working with LinkedIn Learning to offer ACIC members an opportunity to discover and develop skills through expert-led course videos. Members can explore courses on gender equality, climate change, allyship, non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, technology, and more. The courses range from business to expert level, offering an opportunity to engage on multiple courses related to your field and interest. Upon completion, members can also add these courses and related skills to their LinkedIn profile. Explore courses you can take here. Individual members can apply LinkedIn Learning license per member. Organizational members can nominate two individuals in their organizations for this initiative. The initiative is open to our membership till December 31, 2024. To start in August, please apply by July 31. To start in September, please apply by August 25. We have limited spots, so early application is encouraged. If you’d like to express interest for a start in October or later, please write to us at membership@acic-caci.org . Selected applicants can take as many courses as they wish and will be invited to join a monthly virtual learning circle with other members. Selected applicants will also be invited to join an information session with LinkedIn before starting their learning plans. Application Details August Start: Apply by July 31 September Start: Apply by August 25 Apply / Register Now Similar Opportunities Artificial Intelligence For Social Good This workshop series offers an accessible introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring its history, current landscape, and future possibilities. Participants will learn about AI’s role in addressing global challenges, such as climate change and sustainable development, and its impact on public policy. Learn More LinkedIn Learning for ACIC Members We are working with LinkedIn Learning to offer ACIC members an opportunity to discover and develop skills through expert-led course videos. Members can explore courses on gender equality, climate change, allyship, non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, technology, and more. Learn More International Development Week 2024 Join us in celebrating International Development Week (IDW) 2024, as we come together from coast to coast to coast to shine a spotlight on Canadian international development efforts. Learn More Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund Access the Individual Members' Public Engagement Fund to support your involvement in training and educational activities related to advancing Gender Equality or the Sustainable Development Goals. Learn More Partnership Enhancement Fund 2023 The Partnership Enhancement Fund offers an opportunity for ACIC Members supports organizations bringing their international partners to Atlantic Canada for fostering strong relationships, with a focus on mutual learning and engagement. Learn More Organizational Members Public Engagement Fund 2024 Want to highlight the important and good work your organization does around in communities around the world during International Development Week 2024? Want to engage Atlantic Canadians in development issues and involve them in the impact / development sector? Apply for the Members’ Public Engagement Fund and receive up to $1500 per project to test and carry out your innovative public engagement idea. Deadline: Wednesday, December 20 Learn More

International Development Week 2024 ​ Join us in celebrating International Development Week (IDW) 2024, as we come together from coast to coast to coast to shine a spotlight on Canadian international development efforts. International Development Week 2024 Join us in celebrating International Development Week (IDW) 2024, as we come together from coast to coast to coast to shine a spotlight on Canadian international development efforts. ACIC and our partners will be hosting IDW themed events throughout the week. Stay tuned for information about events in your region. Visit our International Development Week 2024 Event Page. About International Development Week International Development Week (IDW) is an annual initiative that takes place during the first full week of February. Since 1991, IDW has brought together civil society organizations, schools, businesses, government agencies, and the general public to highlight Canadian contributions to international development initiatives from coast to coast to coast and overseas. ​ This year’s International Development Week (#IDW2024) will take place from February 4 to 10 and will be celebrated by ACIC, Global Affairs Canada, Canadian development organizations and Canadians with events and activities across Atlantic Canada and the country. Application Details ​ Apply / Register Now Similar Opportunities Artificial Intelligence For Social Good This workshop series offers an accessible introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring its history, current landscape, and future possibilities. Participants will learn about AI’s role in addressing global challenges, such as climate change and sustainable development, and its impact on public policy. Learn More LinkedIn Learning for ACIC Members We are working with LinkedIn Learning to offer ACIC members an opportunity to discover and develop skills through expert-led course videos. Members can explore courses on gender equality, climate change, allyship, non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, technology, and more. Learn More International Development Week 2024 Join us in celebrating International Development Week (IDW) 2024, as we come together from coast to coast to coast to shine a spotlight on Canadian international development efforts. Learn More Partnership Enhancement Fund 2023 The Partnership Enhancement Fund offers an opportunity for ACIC Members supports organizations bringing their international partners to Atlantic Canada for fostering strong relationships, with a focus on mutual learning and engagement. Learn More

PhotoVoices Call for Partners Apply Now! ACIC's PhotoVoices Program enables youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos, and connects youth from Atlantic Canada and the Global South in an experience of storytelling, skills building, providing them a space to explore social justice, while learning from experts in the field. Apply Now! Stories are powerful: they weave people and experiences together, and shape how we see the world. Knowing the impact and value of a well-told story, ACIC’s PhotoVoices Program empowers youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos. Through the program, Atlantic Canadian youth and youth from the Global South use photos to share their stories, build skills, explore the Sustainable Development Goals, learn from experts in the field, and so much more. Gender inequality is deeply rooted in our society. Women and girls worldwide are under-represented in leadership positions, refused access to education, economic empowerment, and essential health services, and are targeted victims of violence and discrimination. While all women face inequality, the consequences can be harsher for those coping with intersectional factors. Not all women share the same experiences, therefore strategies for change must also consider the effects of race, class, age, sexuality, ability, and nationality. Solutions to address these issues must be led by self-determining people in collaboration with their Communities and Nations. Given this realitiy, the 2024 PhotoVoice program will focus on female-identified and/or Two Spirit identified youth. ACIC is currently seeking an international partner/s for its PhotoVoices Program. The purpose of this program is to help budding photographers/journalists build their skills and portfolios while taking part in an intercultural program. The program will include youth 18-28 years from Atlantic Canada and youth from the partner organization/s country. Program timeline: International partner selection: October 21, 2024 Youth recruitment: November to January 2024/25 Program start date: January 19, 2025 10 youth sessions will be held weekly from January 19 to March 23, 2025 -, on Sunday's Program end date: March 2024 Final report (narrative and financial): April 15, 2025 Role of the Partner Organization: Select 10-15 eligible, female identified youth for the program Liaise with ACIC to make decisions on program implementation Provide support to youth participants in all aspects of program to ensure a positive experience and completion Administer program funds in accordance with ACIC funding requirments Complete mid-project and final reports (narrative and financial) Partner Qualifications: Partner must be located in an Official Development Assistance (ODA) country Must be a registered charity, non-governmental, non-profit, or civil society organization Must have been established in 2017 or earlier Must work directly with youth ages 18-30 Youth must have English proficiency (at a minimum) Must have the organizational capacity to support the program Must have a strong commitment to supporting and strengthening gender equality through their programs Note : This application is for the international partner to complete, NOT for youth. Youth do not need to be selected in advance of submitting the application. If you are a youth interested in participating in the PhotoVoices Program, click here . ACIC members and partners will be given priority. Applications deadline is October 13, 2024 For more information contact Jackie at 902.431.2311 or jackie@acic-caci.org . More information about the program: To achieve program goals, the PhotoVoices Program uses Participatory Action Research and the process of photovoice as a visually effective and transforming process, which helps to communicate diverse understandings and needs. It is most useful in: Empowering marginalized and underserved individuals & communitiesConnecting disparate community voicesRaising awareness & action on community issuesEvaluating collaborative initiatives Reaching and motivating decision makers ( McRuer, J (July 2020). Photovoice: A Basic Guide to Support Participatory Action Processes for Transformative Community Building ) Application Details Apply Now! Apply / Register Now Similar Opportunities PhotoVoices Call for Partners ACIC's PhotoVoices Program enables youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos, and connects youth from Atlantic Canada and the Global South in an experience of storytelling, skills building, providing them a space to explore social justice, while learning from experts in the field. Learn More

Artificial Intelligence For Social Good Register Now! This workshop series offers an accessible introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring its history, current landscape, and future possibilities. Participants will learn about AI’s role in addressing global challenges, such as climate change and sustainable development, and its impact on public policy. Register Now! This workshop series provides a comprehensive introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a focus on its growing influence in the social good sector. As AI continues to evolve, it is increasingly being applied to address critical global challenges, from combating climate change to improving healthcare and advancing gender equality. However, along with its transformative potential, AI also brings new ethical concerns about bias, privacy, and unintended consequences. In this series, participants will explore the history of AI, its current applications, and the importance of developing AI systems that are responsible, fair, and aligned with human values. Participants will also dive into AI’s role in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through case studies that showcase AI-driven innovations in areas such as environmental sustainability, clean water, and public health. Special attention will be given to how AI is being used in Canada, including insights from experts in the field. Through interactive discussions, practical exercises, and guest speakers, this series equips attendees with the tools to engage with AI thoughtfully and responsibly, and provides a framework for applying AI to create meaningful, positive change within their organizations and communities. What is Artificial Intelligence October 3rd, 1-3 PM Duration: 2 hrs Understanding what AI is, how it works, and how AI models impact our world, is a first step to AI literacy. In this workshop, we will learn about the history of AI, where it is today and future possibilities. We will dive into a discussion of innovation and the importance of intentional and responsible AI. We will explore Chatbots and prompts, and warm up our critical thinking skills. And wrap up with a discussion and continued learning opportunities. AI for Good October 25th, 1-3 PM Duration: 2 hrs AI has incredible potential for tackling local and global issues like climate change and gender equality. However, its potential is only possible when we weigh its risks and negative impacts on our planet and people. We will jump into learning about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and explore case studies on AI for Good. We will also welcome a special guest and speaker from Canada’s Ocean Supercluster to hear how Canada is using AI to address sustainable seafood, clean water, and protect our oceans. And, to wrapup, we will try out an AI for Good framework for our organization. AI & Public Policy November 19th, 1-3 PM Duration: 2 hrs The world is changing fast! When ChatGPT launched into the world in November 2022, it took us all by surprise - including governments. In this workshop, we’ll learn about the topline considerations for Canadian policymakers and how to engage the government on issues that matter to us. We will learn about different public policy frameworks, and how to choose what’s right for our organization. Using an AI tool, we will each write a public policy brief for our organization and discuss its strengths and weaknesses together. Kate Arthur Kate Arthur is a British-Canadian entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in founder-leadership roles in technology, communications and digital education. She is currently co-founder at Comz, a global consulting group that empowers and supports executive leadership to bring AI & digital literacies into their organizations, communities, and countries. Internationally, Kate speaks on the importance of AI literacy and contributes regularly to global policy discussions. She is a contributor to UNESCO's work on AI competency frameworks for students and teachers; a Canadian Delegate for the United Nations High Level Political Forum; a member of CCUNESCO's Artificial Intelligence & UN Sustainable Development Goals Working group; a member of Canada's Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development's Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness Working Group; a Trustee of the Anita Goulden Trust, a UK based charity that financially supports the Anita Goulden Home & School for disabled youth from disadvantaged communities in Peru. Kate’s grandmother, Anita Goulden, started the School in 1958. Fluently bilingual (En/ Fr), Kate was raised & educated in the U.K., Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Argentina and Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Concordia University (Canada), an Executive MBA from McGill/ HEC Universities (Canada), Board Governance training from Rotman School of Management (Canada), and certified in Public Policy, and AI & Ethics from the London School of Economics (UK). Awards include Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100; 100 Entrepreneures Qui Changent Le Monde; Empowerment Leader of the Year Award; Visa Entrepreneur / Innovation Leader of the Year. Kate recently completed a book A(m)I Literate?, scheduled for publication in Winter 2025. Tanya Woods , BA, LLB, LLM, LLM, ICD.D. Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs & Policy Counsel, Questrade Financial Group Tanya Woods leads Government and Regulatory Affairs at Questrade Financial Group, a successful private Canadian company with $45B AUA and a portfolio of leading companies offering innovative financial, home, lending, and insurance services online to help clients become more financially successful. She is a dynamic and specialized technology, regulatory, and trade lawyer, former trade negotiator, and technology policy expert who advises governments and companies on issues such as intellectual property, open finance, emerging technologies and digital trade. She has served in advisory, board and C-suite legal and business roles for over 20 years, successfully advancing the commercial and regulatory agendas of technology companies, including Microsoft, Nintendo, Interac, and BCE Inc. Woods also launched and led Canada's first blockchain and digital assets trade association, was part of the launch of Canada’s first digital asset miner on NASDAQ, supported the development of the first global charity-led algorithmic (AI) literacy program, and sat on the Board of Canada’s first publicly traded 4D “metaverse” studio. As an active humanitarian, Tanya was one of the first Chief Impact Officer’s in the world in 2013 and developed leading philanthropic technology to enhance philanthropic donations and build community resilience. Tanya’s leadership and contributions have been recognized by the Government of Canada, IT World, the Obama Foundation, and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, amongst others. She studied law at the London School of Economics, University of Ottawa, and American University Washington College of Law and has her Institute of Corporate Directors Certification from the University of Toronto Rotman School of Business. Application Details ACIC Members can apply by filling out the link below! Apply / Register Now Similar Opportunities Artificial Intelligence For Social Good This workshop series offers an accessible introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring its history, current landscape, and future possibilities. Participants will learn about AI’s role in addressing global challenges, such as climate change and sustainable development, and its impact on public policy. Learn More LinkedIn Learning for ACIC Members We are working with LinkedIn Learning to offer ACIC members an opportunity to discover and develop skills through expert-led course videos. Members can explore courses on gender equality, climate change, allyship, non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, technology, and more. Learn More International Development Week 2024 Join us in celebrating International Development Week (IDW) 2024, as we come together from coast to coast to coast to shine a spotlight on Canadian international development efforts. Learn More Partnership Enhancement Fund 2023 The Partnership Enhancement Fund offers an opportunity for ACIC Members supports organizations bringing their international partners to Atlantic Canada for fostering strong relationships, with a focus on mutual learning and engagement. Learn More