International Development Week
Contests, prizes, events and other activities bring Canadians together as global citizens for International Development Week (IDW). Read on to see how you can get involved!
Des concours, des prix, des événements et d'autres activités rassemblent les Canadien·nes tant que citoyen·nes du monde à l'occasion de la Semaine du développement international (SDI). Poursuivez la lecture pour découvrir comment vous pouvez participer !
Explore
IDW may be over, but there are lots of ways to explore global citizenship and collaboration throughout the year.
Voices for Change
Voices for Change is a special annual youth program led by MCIC that shows how youth can bring attention to global issues.
- Students perform a new, original poem live at the IDW kickoff event. This year, Tobi, Ali and Sami debuted their poem at the historic Manitoba Legislative Building.
- A professionally recorded version of the Voices for Change poem is released on MCIC's YouTube channel. Check out What We're Meant To Be (Voices for Change 2026) and share it with friends!
Annual book lists and resources
Find your next great read, we have books for all ages and levels. MCIC's book lists include recommendations from authors, libraries and more!
- New this year, MCIC's student reading list and resources are available in French.
- Are you from a Manitoba school or community group? Request a FREE book list package that includes posters and bookmarks because MCIC loves to read all year long.
- Classrooms and libraries across the province entered MCIC's February book display and student reading challenge. Learn more about the winners.
Play games with The Walrus
New this year, MCIC partnered with independent Canadian news organization, The Walrus, to create a jigsaw puzzle and IDW-themed WordroW.
- Try MCIC's "We can all play!" Jigsaw that promotes inclusion and sports for all. Then share it with friends and challenge them.
- How quick can you guess the word? Try MCIC's special WordroW.
Revisit An Evening with Zilla Jones
MCIC hosted a special conversation with Zilla Jones, anti-racist educator, lawyer, and author of The World So Wide. These annual author events create some of the most memorable moments while offering approachable paths to hard conversations.
- Take a slow moment to enjoy the full conversation.
- Catch up with Zilla as she answers questions from readers.
What is International Development Week
About IDW
Each year in Canada we observe International Development Week (IDW) during the first full week of February. IDW is a chance to highlight key contributions that Canadians are making around the world.
The 2026 theme is “Prosperity through Partnership”, which brings attention to the importance of collaboration and connection.
À propos de la SDI
Chaque année au Canada, nous célébrons la Semaine du développement international (SDI) en février. Cette année, elle aura lieu du 1er au 7 février 2026. La SDI est l'occasion de mettre en lumière les contributions essentielles des Canadien·nes s à travers le monde.
Le thème de cette année est « Partenariats pour la prospérité ». Il souligne l'importance de la collaboration alors que nous travaillons ensemble à la création d'un monde plus juste et plus durable pour tous·tes.