Localization isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a fundamental shift away from the aid paradigm, towards one grounded in solidarity. The Albinism Royal Foundation - a small grassroots organization in Sierra Leone and the University of the Fraser Valley’s Centre for Justice, Equity, and Sustainable Action (JESA) partnered to combat discrimination against people with albinism, especially women. Their approach? Centering local leadership and lived experience to drive gender-transformative change. Dr. Geetanjali Gill, PhD, a JESA Faculty Member, says that “We learned that if we want to have any chance to try to challenge and attack and transform some of the root causes that lead to gender inequalities and other forms of inequality and discrimination, it's really important to center the ideas and approaches of local partners. It’s really important to build into any project time to have deep exchanges and conversations on inequalities in the local context, what the impacts are locally for people affected by these inequalities, and really to think out of the box together.” She shares more about this project, its impact, and key lessons learned in a short interview series with the Fund for Innovation and Transformation - Fonds pour l'innovation et la transformation, the funders of this project. 📺 Watch the interview series here https://lnkd.in/g53Hxckg Photo sourced from the Albinism Royal Foundation. Check the out here: https://lnkd.in/gz6kZPMc #Localization #Equity #SierraLeone #SustainableAction #PartnershipsThatWork #AlbinismRights #EquitablePartnerships #SustainableDevelopment #IDW2025 Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
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BCCIC is a network that engages in sustainable development and social justice issues.
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The British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) is a coalition of international development organizations and provincial branches of such organizations which are committed to achieving sustainable global development in a peaceful and healthy environment, with social justice, human dignity and participation for all.
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http://bccic.ca
External link for British Columbia Council for International Cooperation
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 2-10 employees
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- Vancouver, British Columbia
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- 1989
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- international development, public engagement, networking, membership, capacity building, international development week, inter-council network, and organizational development
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Localization is essential, but how do we support this approach to development as global partners? Here's an example of how World Neighbours Canada Society are going about it. They've recently embarked on a new partnership with BBP Pariwar, a non-profit that has been working to advance agro-ecology, food security, sustainable livelihoods, and health in rural marginalized communities in Nepal for over 30 years. At present, BBP Pariwar is focused on strengthen women’s participation and leadership in agriculture in ways that advance their economic independence and environmental sustainability. Central to their approach is not just delivering agricultural skill training and #capacitystrengthening, but building and mobilizing alliances in order to address systemic issues that hinder women’s participation in, and benefit from, agriculture. They create women’s savings and credit groups; collaborate with technicians and agricultural stakeholders to improve joint strategies; build collaborations with national and regional allies; and partner with organizations around the world towards shared goals World Neighbours Canada has recently provided funding to support the work, priorities, and goals BBP Pariwar has already been leading on. “BBP Pariwar demonstrates #localization at two levels - they are clearly taking the lead in this work and they build and work within networks at multiple levels to address systemic issues, redistribute power in society, and advance women’s leadership.”- Bruce Petch, World Neighbours Canada Image provided by BBP Pariwar #IDW2025 #Solidarity #GlobalPartnerships #EquitableRelationships
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The world is changing fast, and outdated aid models aren’t cutting it. BCCIC’s Develop What? podcast playlist features grassroots activists, experts, and movement leaders from around the world to explore real solutions for decolonization, climate justice, gender equity, and peacebuilding. For our podcast enthusiasts looking for binge-worthy series, we got you covered too. Some of our favourite podcasts are so good that we couldn't pick just one episode for the playlist. So we're pairing our beloved annual playlist with a list of our favourite podcasts that you'll get hooked on 😻 . Whether you're a development professional, policy advocate, or a curious citizen, you're gonna wanna listen. 🎧 check out the playlist and our top podcast recos here: https://lnkd.in/gTjYfg9a #InternationalDevelopment #GlobalJustice #Decolonization #PodcastPlaylist #ClimateAction #IDW2025 #PodcastRecommendations #Spotify #ClimateAction #BlackHistoryMonth #MovementBuilding
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While #IDW2025 is over, BCCIC members and their overseas partners continue to share stories about the role of localization and equitable partnerships in their work. Today, we turn our attention to Nashipay Maasai Initiative, an organization working to meet the needs identified by Maasai communities—Indigenous people in Tanzania—through a range of programmes and initiatives. They share the following message with us: “Our Makuyuni Maasai Health Committee identified a critical need for reproductive health education and reusable menstrual kits in the boma. With a focus on affordability, easy access and environmental impact, we have been working together to get kits and education to the community. Fundraising happens in Canada and the US and the project is implemented by the Health committee here in the boma. As we say here, “If you want to go fast - go alone. If we want to go far, go together.” - Warmly Naishiye, Clamian, Neema, Christopher, Marina, Agness, Rebecca, and Neema - the Makuyuni Maasai Health Committee You can learn more about NMI and join the growing network of Canadians that support their work here: https://lnkd.in/eVp7_2Ra
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A growing number of Canadians are experiencing rising food insecurity, femicide, wildfires, housing precarity, economic insecurity, and wealth disparity. Once seen as distinct and distant issues, Canadians are increasingly seeing them for what they are: global, interconnected, and systemic. But then we’re left with a daunting question: what can we do to get out of this mess we're in? BCCIC’s 2025 booklist explores the intricate systems we’re up against, pathways for change being forged and imagined by communities around the world, and roadmaps for how we can join them in healing the world. Access it here: https://lnkd.in/gVCxNrEW Featuring poetry, short stories, fiction, best sellers, and deep analysis our booklist has something for everyone. Now is the time for relentless, organized, global action. May these books offer insight, guidance, and hope. #IDW2025 #BlackHistoryMonth #equality #mutualaid #unity #socialjustice This booklist was created in recognition of International Development Week and Black History Month.
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Read for My Baby is a programme led by ELOHIM DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, a Ugandan organization on a mission to educate and empower vulnerable children, youth, and minorities in the town of Bombo. Niteo Africa is a long standing Canadian partner of EDA and their involvement in their Read for My Baby programme is an example of their model of global partnership for local impact in action. "Our leaders, they know the context, they know the culture, they know the community - they live in their community - and it allows them to be the most effective ones to bring programs and address literacy inequity. We are so thankful that we as an organization get to come alongside and support them." - Antonia, Executive Director, Niteo Africa Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/daPfWcpQ #IDW2025 #GoForTheGoals #Solidarity #localization
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Join us today (Feb 4) at 5pm P.T. to learn from young Canadians organizing and mobilizing within global solidarity movements to bring about a sustainable, just, equitable world. How can every day Canadians across generations, genders, socio-economic statuses, and other identifiers contribute to movements that are actively addressing daunting, seemingly impenetrable global systems of oppression and the injustices they create? Join us for this important online discussion: https://lnkd.in/ghxjK6Pv #IDW2025 #GoForTheGoals #GlobalSolidarity This event is made possible thanks to support from Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
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It’s International Development Week and BCCIC members are teaming up to show how they’re working towards #localization, equitable partnerships, and a #solidarity paradigm to bring about a better world for all. Cuso International’s Women United for Food and Environmental Security project (#MUSA) provides agricultural training to women in Lima, Peru and links them to women leaders and knowledge exchange networks. The farmers then go on to train others with their agricultural knowledge, in turn improving food production from urban gardens. MUSA has had immeasurable impacts for women farmers in Lima, and key to its success has been the leading role of local partner organizations carrying out the project: CENCA, INGEC, MOCICC, UNALM, Nubes, RAE Peru, and Slow Food in Peru. These organizations have supported some 350 farmers, 40 of which train other farmers across nine districts in Lima since 2022 through MUSA. Lola, an urban gardner in Villa El Salvador district says participating in MUSA has allowed her to actively address food insecurity, the climate crisis and to mobilize more women to do the same. Learn more about why that is on Cuso’s blog: https://lnkd.in/ghudGjWw #IDW2025 #GoForTheGoals Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
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February marks both #BlackHistoryMonth and #IDW2025. While these two campaigns have seemingly separate goals and purposes, they're far more linked than you might think. We invite you to join our in-person improv workshop next week downtown Vancouver to explore how these two campaigns intersect, especially through the eyes of African diaspora communities in BC. Taking place on Thursday February 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 P.M. at The Post at 750, this is the kick off to an interactive workshop series that - with the active co-creation of participants - will work towards the production of theatrical performances in the spring and summer of 2025. Dinner included. Get your free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/guPPVy4v #improvworkshop #eventsvancouver #vancouverevents #GlobalGoals This event is delivered thanks to support from Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
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