International Development Week at the Global Lounge
International Development Week (IDW) is held annually and this year, is taking place from February 7th to February 11th. IDW highlights the work of Canada’s development community.
The Simon K.Y. Lee Global Lounge & Resource Centre is celebrating IDW by providing an opportunity for UBC students to:
- increase the awareness of the role many Canadians play in international development;
- learn more about life in developing countries; and
- find out how they can become global citizens, actively involved in international development.
Join us at the Global Lounge & Resource Centre (2205 Lower Mall, Building 1) for events taking place throughout the week of February 7th to 11th.
Monday, February 7th: 5pm to 7pm
The Development of International Development
International development is a concept that lacks a universally accepted definition. Dr. Michael Seear and Dr. Jennifer Chun will lead a discussion about different perspectives on the history of development and issues it faces today.
Tuesday, February 8th: 5pm to 7pm
A Day in the Life of the International Humanitarian
Join us for an open conversation with humanitarians that have worked both internationally and here in Canada. Our panelists include those who work in the health, engineering, agricultural and business fields. We will also have panelists currently working in the field chat with us through skype.
Find out what a true day in the life of an international humanitarian is all about and how you can get involved in this type of work.
Thursday, February 10th: 5pm to 7pm
The Impact of Journalism on International Development
Is what you see and read about on the news really the whole story? Does the media really represent the “community voice”? Are we really hearing both sides of the story? Join the Ethics of International Engagement & Service Learning (EIESL), STAND, and the Fiji Awareness Network for a dialogue about how “crisis politics” and “Otherness” is portrayed in the media today.
For more information on these events and the Global Lounge – check out our blog!
Learn more about International Development Week more generally at: www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/idw.
