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.
About IDW
Each year in Canada we observe International Development Week (IDW) in February. This year it takes place from February 1st-7th, 2026. IDW is an important time. It is a chance to highlight the key contributions that Canadians are making around the world.
Come celebrate IDW 2026 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
MCIC will be hosting events and contests in February 2026 for IDW. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media to hear all the latest news and announcements.
In the meantime explore:
- Voices for Change,this is our annual youth-focused spoken word project that debuts each year during IDW. Check out the 2025 poem, Fight for Home on our YouTube channel and share it with coworkers and friends!
- global perspectives and cultivate global citizenship with our annual book lists and resources. We have books for all ages!
Linnaya, Tetiana, Ali and Merek debuted "Fight for Home" at our IDW 2025 Launch event at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
