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Virtual Engagement Resource Centre for All

Understanding public engagement and global citizenship

Tools and guidance

Measuring progress

Resources from the Government of Canada

External resources

Going further

Promotional tools, International Development Week 2022

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Welcome to VERCA - The Virtual Engagement Resource Centre for All.

The process of engaging the Canadian public for international aid contributes to promoting global citizenship among the population. Canadians become aware of Canada's international aid efforts, including the Feminist International Assistance Policy and, more broadly, of Canada's contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Ultimately, by better understanding how local issues relate to global issues, Canadians will be inclined to take actions that will contribute to a peaceful, prosperous and inclusive world.

The PE Toolkit is a collaborative and evergreen platform to support Canadian organizations that want to engage Canadians on global issues. It has been designed for a wide audience of practitioners, regardless of their level of familiarity with the field of public engagement. The tools and resources presented in this package have been developed by Global Affairs Canada, Canadian partners, other federal entities and international organizations.

Share your development stories, videos and photos to be included in Global Affairs Canada’s development stories:

• Send an email to stories-histoires@international.gc.ca with any relevant content, from small anecdotes about individual projects to sweeping trends in agriculture and education.
• Consult these tips and guidelines on how to create effective stories.
• Be sure to include a note on the program or project, for example, the date, location, speaker’s name and title, and whether a credit is needed.
• Please note that video should include natural sound whenever possible and be free of narration, music and titling; photos should not include text.
• Remember to inform and copy your project officer at Global Affairs Canada (GAC) if your story is related to a GAC-funded initiative.
• Once you contact us, we will provide you with a link where you can upload your content.  
• Note that GAC will always consult with you before sharing your content with media or on any of our channels.

Share your public engagement tools and resources.

To keep yourself updated whenever new information is added to the toolkit and If you wish to contribute to this toolkit or collaborate with us (new ideas, links, suggestions, etc.), send an email to engagement.dev@international.gc.ca (in French or English)