MRI's role in international solidarity

The Ministère des Relations internationales (MRI) supports joint efforts by Québec civil society and Southern communities aimed at fair, sustainable development. Efforts in this area are deployed in partnership with Québec international cooperation organizations with experience in development assistance.

Most of these organizations are members of the Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale (AQOCI), a major MRI partner. Their missions are in the areas of human development, cooperation and international solidarity. These organizations, which are located in various regions of Québec, are actively involved in a number of developing countries, particularly in French-speaking Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.

MRI partner organizations

MRI collaborates with over 60 organizations on development projects, international solidarity fieldwork and initiatives designed to heighten Quebecers’ awareness of development issues.

MRI in action

MRI's commitment to international solidarity has led to such tangible initiatives as the following:

• Funding for international solidarity fieldwork for young people aged 18 to 35, under the Québec Without Borders program

• Support for development initiatives by Southern communities, under the Québec International Development Program

• Support for public commitment to international solidarity, via a program to heighten public awareness of development and international solidarity issues and a program to support educational efforts by international cooperation organizations

How to reach us:

Direction du développement international
Ministère des Relations internationales
525, boulevard René-Lévesque Est
Québec (Québec)  G1R 5R9
Telephone: 418 649-2341
Fax: 418 649-2664
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