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International Development Week (IDW) is an annual initiative held during the first full week of February since 1991 to engage Canadians on global issues. This uniquely Canadian tradition also aims to celebrate Canadian contributions to poverty reduction and international humanitarian assistance in the developing world. Across the country and abroad, Canadian individuals and organizations mark this week by participating in and organizing IDW activities.  
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International Development Week (IDW) is an annual initiative held during the first full week of February since 1991 to engage Canadians on global issues.
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IDW is Global Affairs Canada’s flagship public engagement initiative and development communications campaign. It represents a great opportunity for the government and organizations to engage their audience on global issues, on top of being an excellent platform to showcase public engagement and global citizenship initiatives.
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This uniquely Canadian tradition also aims to celebrate Canadian contributions to poverty reduction and international humanitarian assistance in the developing world.
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Across the country and abroad, Canadian individuals and organizations mark this week by participating in and organizing IDW activities.  
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IDW is Global Affairs Canada’s flagship public engagement initiative and development communications campaign.  
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It represents a great opportunity for the government and organizations to engage their audience on global issues, on top of being an excellent platform to showcase public engagement and global citizenship initiatives.
    
During the next edition of IDW, consider taking part in the celebrations by organizing your own activity. You can have a look at the IDW activity planning guide, use the IDW visual identity and add your activity to the IDW online calendar. Do not hesitate to contact the IDW team by email at idw-sdi@international.gc.ca to get more information on how to get involved during the week..
 
During the next edition of IDW, consider taking part in the celebrations by organizing your own activity. You can have a look at the IDW activity planning guide, use the IDW visual identity and add your activity to the IDW online calendar. Do not hesitate to contact the IDW team by email at idw-sdi@international.gc.ca to get more information on how to get involved during the week..

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