International Development Week
Cover photo: MCIC celebrates IDW at the Manitoba Legislative Building with dignitaries, members, partners and students.
International Development Week (IDW) brings together Canadians, from coast to coast to coast, to share and celebrate our contributions to international development assistance. IDW occurs over the first week of February each year.
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About IDW
Each year in Canada we observe International Development Week (IDW) in February. This year it takes place from February 2nd-8th, 2025. IDW is an important time. It is a chance to highlight the key contributions that Canadians are making around the world.
Come celebrate IDW 2025 with us! This year’s theme is “Building a better world together”. It highlights the importance of collaboration and the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as we work together toward a more just and sustainable world for all.
Get involved
In addition to our IDW events, we have lots of exciting things to explore:
- Voices for Change, our annual youth-focused spoken word project, is back this year with four talented youth. This years poem, titled Fight for Home, debuted on February 4, 2025. Watch Fight for Home on our YouTube channel and share it with coworkers and friends.
Linnaya, Tetiana, Ali and Merek debuted "Fight for Home" at our IDW 2025 Launch event at the Manitoba Legislative Building in February.
- Click here to explore our 2025 Book and Multimedia Lists for Global Citizens. These books are great reads all year long.
- Follow us on social media and use the hashtags #IDW2025 and #GoForTheGoals to join the conversation and stay connected!