Alberta Council for Global Cooperation

“We’re all citizens of the world. The issues that are happening across the ocean are just as important as the issues in your own backyard.” ~Jack Underschultz, President of Nafasi Opportunity Society. Read the first installment of our Together Alberta stories for #GivingTuesday to learn more about Nafasi Opportunity Society and how they are "paying it forward" in their work in East Africa. Read more at https://buff.ly/3ZmmqiC

Today we celebrate Giving Tuesday, a global movement dedicated to unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Over the next three days, we will be sharing stories of impact from organizations based in Alberta and working globally towards a more just, fair, and sustainable world for everyone - so stay tuned right here for more! And if you're looking for ways to get involved this #GivingTuesday, we encourage you to consider supporting any of our member organizations in their work making communities, and the world, a better place to live! Check them all out at buff.ly/3VmVUoe #InternationalCooperation #Albertagiving #genderequality

The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) International Forum is currently taking place in Bangkok, Thailand until December 5, 2024. Both a global community event and a space of radical personal transformation, the Forum brings together feminist, women’s rights, gender justice, 2SLBTQIA+ rights, and allied movements, in all our diversity and humanity, to connect, heal, and thrive. We're so excited to introduce to you the ACGC delegate for the 2024 AWID International Forum, Rehma Khan. Rehma is a South Asian researcher and advocate focused on the intersection of cultural identity, sexual health, and education, and aims to contribute the lived experiences of immigrants living in rural communities, particularly South Asian immigrant families in Canada, to the global conversation on sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR). Rehma is also a 2023 Top 30 Under 30 recipient, and a current (2025) ICN Youth Delegate. Rehma expects the Forum will offer additional insights into intersectionality which align with her work on understanding how culture, social, and political contexts shape the experiences of immigrant people living in Canada. Follow along this week for more from Rehma on her experience at the #2024AWIDForum

November 25 marks the first day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence 2024 Purple has been a symbol of advocacy for over a century. Today, people all over will be wearing purple to show their support for victims and survivors of violence on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. We can get help to keep the conversation going and raise awareness together! Learn more and check out a list of ways to get involved at this link: https://buff.ly/40XIG4W Stay tuned on our socials and at WAGE / FEGC for more over the next #16days

🌍 This is your chance to hear from the ICN 2025 Youth Delegation before they head to #AWID in Bangkok, Thailand! Join us as they share their insights on creating a just and united world during two engaging webinars: 📅 November 20 & 21, 2024 ⏰ 2:30 PM Atlantic | 1:30 PM Eastern | 10:30 AM Pacific 👉 Haven't registered yet? Register now: https://lnkd.in/exMTSDmU — 🌍 C’est l’occasion de rencontrer la Délégation Jeunesse du RCC 2025 avant leur départ pour #AWID à Bangkok, en Thaïlande ! Venez découvrir leurs réflexions sur la création d’un monde juste et uni lors de deux webinaires captivants : 📅 20 et 21 novembre 2024 ⏰ 14 h 30 Atlantique | 13h30 Est | 10h30 Pacifique 👉 Vous n’êtes pas encore inscrit·e ? Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : https://lnkd.in/exMTSDmU #YouthActivism #ICN #BuildingJustWorlds #YouthDelegates

Join the Inter-Council Network / Réseau de coordination des conseils this November for an inspiring two-part webinar on youth activism and global solidarity, featuring our 2025 ICN Youth delegates! Discover how young changemakers across Canada are addressing global priority issues, from gender equity and climate justice to human rights. Engage with passionate speakers, share your ideas, and learn how you can make a difference in your community and beyond. Let’s explore the power of youth to drive positive change and build a more equitable world. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and ignite your activism! Register and join us to hear directly from young leaders and explore impactful ways to engage youth in global solidarity. The webinar will be hosted online on: Wednesday, November 20, at 3:00 PM Atlantic (1:30 PM Eastern / 10:30 AM Pacific) Thursday, November 21, at 3:00 PM Atlantic (1:30 PM Eastern / 10:30 AM Pacific) Register on Eventbrite at https://buff.ly/48Xi1as

The 2024 rendition of Confluence, Where Leaders in International Cooperation Meeting, was a smashing success! In October, leaders from all across the Alberta International Cooperation sector gathered at the Juniper Hotel in Banff for three full days of connection, sharing, and professional development. Under the skillful facilitation of Jenn Hoffman and Kathy Arney, the Confluence program included outdoor activities, workshops, presentations, and discussions around anti-racism, decolonization, gender equity, leadership strengths & weaknesses, and burnout solutions & resilience. Guest speakers during the program included Karri-Lynn Paul & Veronica Torres (Coady Institute), Ronna Schneberer (Forest Fix), Stephen Legault (Author of 'Taking a Break from Saving the World'), and Barhet Woldermariam (Centre for Race and Culture). Thank you to all those who joined us for Confluence 2024 and stay tuned for more content to come, including messages and video testimonials of confluence participants' experiences! #ACGCConfluence #International Cooperation

Looking for a way to support local and international organizations and shop for the holidays? Look no further! Due to popular demand, the Just One World Market will now run for two full days! Check out the 2-day Ethical Global Marketplace at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre on November 16 and 17, featuring international gifts for purchase, food, and live entertainment. Learn more at https://buff.ly/3Af7B5D See you there!

Nominations are NOW CLOSED for the 2025 cohort of ACGC's Top 30 Under 30 award! Thank you to all those who nominated a deserving youth. Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2025 Top 30s during International Development Week in February and stay in touch at top30under30.acgc.ca #IDW2025 #ACGCTop30 #2025Top30 Photo: 2024 Top 30 Hermon Afowork

Today is the LAST DAY to nominate a youth for the 2025 cohort of Top 30 Under 30! Submit your nomination today before midnight (11:59PM) MST at acgc.ca/nominate #IDW2025 #ACGCTop30 #2025Top30 Photo: 2024 Top 30 Marium Sheikh