International Development Grant
Atlantic Council for International Cooperation - Connecting with Canadians
Project Number: CA-3-D000413003
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $1,696,960.00
Start Date: July 14, 2014
End Date: March 31, 2019
Duration: 4.7 years
Project Description
This project aims to involve more Canadians especially children and youth as global citizens and agents of change increasing the participation and the support of Canada’s efforts in international development. Activities include: 1) holding workshops and training for Canadians as well as public outreach and information sessions on important international development subjects; (2) organizing capacity building events for their members (Canadian organizations working abroad); and (3) working with schools (teachers and students) on different projects like video competitions and creating course material relating to international development and important international issues for teachers to use in class. This initiative targets Canadians and Canadian organizations working in international development as well as the communities they help abroad.
Expected Results
The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: (1) increased engagement by Canadians in international development and key global issues; and (2) increased effectiveness of Canadian development partners.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of March 2019 include: (1) Over 65 000 Canadians including youth have participated in public engagement activities leading to an improvement in their level of action and interest in global issues; (2) organized and delivered 63 training opportunities for members and key stakeholders to dialogue share good practices and build capacity for effective sustainable development; and (3) shared 73 documents on the development sector with members improving their awareness of GAC’s network of resources and information.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Atlantic Council for International Cooperation
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Development awareness
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Department-Initiated