Tools and guidance

This section is intended to familiarize users of this toolkit with the basics of public engagement. The guidelines in this section will help organizations new to the topic properly approach PE initiatives. You may skip this section if you already have experience in this area and want to directly start exploring the tools of the toolkit.

A. Planning stage: how to prepare and plan your engagement initiative

Well-planned and executed events, activities or engagement campaigns are a good way to interest Canadians in international development issues and humanitarian aid.

Take the time to plan carefully. Some of the most important considerations are: