Alberta Council for Global Cooperat

Published purpose

The Project is a province-wide initiative implemented over five years (2026–2031) by the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) as part of the broader Engage: Global Citizens, Global Impact program. Building on ACGC’s longstanding role in mobilizing Albertans, the Project strengthens inclusive public engagement in international cooperation and contributes to Canada’s international assistance efforts. It focuses on increasing awareness, building capacity, and expanding opportunities for action, while ensuring alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing gender equality. The Project enhances understanding of global issues through a combination of youth leadership initiatives, educator programming, community engagement, and civil society capacity-building. It places particular emphasis on reaching underrepresented groups, including youth, newcomers, educators, and small and medium-sized organizations, while expanding access across urban, rural, and newcomer communities. These groups are the primary beneficiaries of the Project’s activities, which are designed to foster inclusive participation and amplify diverse perspectives in international cooperation. In Alberta, ACGC serves as a key convener and hub for global citizenship education and international cooperation, working in partnership with civil society, educational institutions, and community organizations. The Project activities include: (1) strengthening public awareness of global issues through storytelling, campaigns, and International Development Week activities; (2) building capacity through training, learning platforms, and youth leadership initiatives; and (3) expanding access to engagement through community-led dialogues, global exchanges, and support for collaborative initiatives that foster meaningful participation in Canada’s international cooperation efforts.