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|'''[[1.1 – Understanding public engagement and global citizenship|Understanding public engagement and global citizenship]]'''

|'''[[1.1 – Understanding public engagement and global citizenship|Understanding public engagement and global citizenship]]'''

|'''[[1.2 - Basic guidelines|Basic guidelines]]'''

|'''[[1.2 - Basic guidelines|Tools and guidance]]'''

|'''[[1.3 - Measuring progress|Measuring progress]]'''

|'''[[1.3 - Measuring progress|Measuring progress]]'''

|'''[[2.1 – Resources from the Government of Canada|Resources from the  Government of Canada]]'''

|'''[[2.1 – Resources from the Government of Canada|Resources from the  Government of Canada]]'''

|'''[[2.3 – Going further|Going further]]'''

|'''[[2.3 – Going further|Going further]]'''

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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.

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''' ===

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

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

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

* Research peer organizations involved in international development and humanitarian aid. Are there opportunities to work together and maximize the reach of PE activities?

* Research peer organizations involved in international development and humanitarian aid. Are there opportunities to work together and maximize the reach of PE activities?

Consider using virtual alternatives to your activities and initiatives, especially to reach new audiences. Also consider promoting your events and initiatives on online platforms.

 

* Consider using virtual alternatives to your activities and initiatives, especially to reach new audiences. Also consider promoting your events and initiatives on online platforms.

* Think about what success looks like for your activity(ies) and how will you know when you have achieved it. Planning good qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods is important to ensure that you are meeting your objectives and managing your budget efficiently. Once your activity is over, take the time to reflect on successes and areas for improvement. Note lessons learned that may guide you in the future.

* Think about what success looks like for your activity(ies) and how will you know when you have achieved it. Planning good qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods is important to ensure that you are meeting your objectives and managing your budget efficiently. Once your activity is over, take the time to reflect on successes and areas for improvement. Note lessons learned that may guide you in the future.

=== B. Good practices to consider ===

== '''B. Good practices to consider''' ==

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''Use third parties to expand reach''

''Use third parties to expand reach''

''Evaluate outcomes''

''Evaluate outcomes''

''Note: For more on this topic, check the section “Evaluation and engagement”.''

''Note: For more on this topic, check the section [[1.3 - Measuring progress|“Measuring progress".]]''

=== C. Types of engagement initiatives: Examples and tips ===

== '''C. Types of engagement initiatives: Examples and tips''' ==

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''Organizing in-person and online events''

''Organizing in-person and online events''