The Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale (AQOCI, French for Quebec Association of International Cooperation Organizations) is a network that coordinates non-governmental organizations based in Quebec. It promotes the work of its member organizations to influence federal and provincial policies concerning international development.
History The AQOCI was founded in May 1976, based on a conference in December 1975 to create an umbrella organization for Quebec-based international organizations.
In 2015, the ACOQI participated in a campaign to petition the federal government to take a leading role in addressing inequality, human rights and universality principles. The Millennium Development Goals were replaced in 2015 by the Sustainable development goals, which will be completed in 2030 and consists of 17 goals for sustainable development.
In December 2025, the Ministry of International Affairs and La Francophonie was unable to fully fund Québec sans frontières (QSF), a solidarity program for international organizations in Quebec, due to budget cuts which impacted several AQOCI members. The AQOCI leadership released a statement criticizing this decision, and met with the Quebec International Affairs Minister Christopher Skeete on January 8 of 2026.
In February 2026, the AQOCI submitted a policy brief to the Ministry of International Affairs and La Francophonie, which advanced three recommendations:
Increase funding to the Ministry of International Affairs and La Francophonie, as international development would benefit the Quebec economy and internal standing. Increase support for the QSF to help Quebec youth develop useful skills. Increase support for the International Climate Cooperation program to ensure Quebec's role in combating climate change.
Activism Climate Change
In 2018, the AQOCI and Climate Action Network Canada held a public conference on climate change which focused on youth engagement.
Haiti
The AQOCI is a member of the Consultation for Haiti, a group of eleven NGOs that promotes human rights and solidarity in Haiti.
On May 8, 2024, the AQOCI, Cooperation Canada, and Consultation for Haiti published an open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about three possible resolutions to the 2024 Haitian Jailbreak, which was co-signed by thirty Canadian and nine Haitian NGOs. It advocated for the support of the Haitian Presidential Transitional Council, partnering with the United States to support the Haitian police and military, and providing humanitarian aid to alleviate food insecurity.
Publications Since 2012, the AQOCI has published press releases about their recent activities. Starting in 2018, the AQOCI has published annual reports about their activities for the year. The AQOCI newsletter, News in International cooperation, is a subscription based publication for AQOCI members.
The AQOCI Youtube channel hosts the organization's videos and podcasts.
Since 2015, the ACOQI has commissioned artists to create comic strips for its International Development Week. In 2015, these comics were: Inégalités by Cathon and Alexandre Rousseau, Égalité femmes-hommes by Francis Desharnais, Changements climatique by Michel Hellman, SMNE by Samuel Cantin, and Paix by Richard Suicide. These comics were accompanied by fact sheets to provide additional information about comic's message. Stand Up for a Just World was written by Nancy Roberge for the 2026 International Development Week, and tells the story of a girl who advocates for social justice.
Organizations and programs
Quebec Collective of Feminisms in Dialogue (QCFD) A Francophone committee on women and gender equality. The CQFD publishes a magazine about feminist, de-colonial and women's rights news.
Community of Practice in Environment (CoP) A community of AQOCI members that works to increase environmental knowledge and promote collective action to combat climate change.
Youth Roundtable on International Solidarity (TCJSI) A forum for young people to participate in international solidarity.
Quebec Days of International Solidarity (JQSI) A 10-day annual meeting in Autumn between civil society groups to address major global challenges, which focuses on engaging the Quebec public. "Standing Up for a Just World", the most recent event, is themed around the climate crisis, wars, human rights setbacks and the disengagement from international aid. Each event is themed around a specific topic:
1997: North and South American solidarity 1998: Human rights and development 1999: Women's rights advocacy 2000: Promoting peace and non-violence 2001: Responsible consumption 2002: International conflict 2003: Water conservation 2004: Solidarity against militarism 2005/2006: Poverty eradication 2007: Environmental conservation 2008: Food sovereignty 2009: Climate justice 2010: Rethinking development 2011: Civic engagement 2012: Economic fairness 2013: Open dialogue on multiple topics 2014: Youth engagement and future speculation 2015: Women's rights
International Development Week (IDW)
An annual weekly event in February to highlight the work of Canadian internal organizations and their partners in the global south. Starting in 1991, every IDW has been focused on specific global issue:
2006: Poverty eradication 2007: Gender equality, poverty and education 2008: Education 2009: Poverty eradication 2010: Youth engagement 2011: Canadian solidarity 2012: International solidarity 2013: Civic involvement 2014: Volunteer cooperation 2016: Refugee Crises 2017: Women's rights
Membership As of 2025, the AQOCI has 71 member organizations that operate in 86 countries.
The first three members of the AQOCI were Carrefour Tiers-Monde, Développement et Paix, and Entraide missionnaire. In 1978, the AQOCI had 10 member organizations. The Carrefour Canadien International de Montreal, Centre de Solidarité d'Alma, and Centre de solidarité de Trois-Rivières joined the AQOCI in 1982. By 1986, it has a total of 39 members. +Current membershipOrganizationLocationAction-Haiti807 Bowen street, MagogInternational Aid for Children150 Grant Street, LongeuilAlternative Life-Social Awakening518 Oblats Avenue, Quebec CityAlternatives3720 Park Avenue, MontrealArchitecture Without Borders420 McGill Street, MontrealGatineau-world friendship156 l'Orée-des-bois street, GatineauInternational Association for Business-NGO Partnership, Canada Chapter369 la Couronne street, Quebec CityLawyers without borders Canada686 Grande Allée East, Quebec CityQuebec Association for the Advancement of the United Nations473 Cannes street, GatineauInternational bureau for Children's Rights805 Villeray street, MontrealCrossroads for Education in International Solidarity Quebec435 King street, Quebec CityPhilanthropic Caravan942 Ste Geneviève street, Trois-RivièresCarrefour International3000 Omer-Lavallée street, MontrealCECI3000 Omer-Lavallée street, MontrealCrossroads of International Solidarity165 Moore Street, SherbrookeCenter for Adapted Communication582 Des Tilleuls Street, SherbrookeCorcovado International Solidarity Cetner83 Gamble Street west, Rouyn-NorandaInternational Friendship and Solidarity Center of the Appalachian Region37 Notre-Dame Street West, Thetford MinesInternational Solidarity Centre of Sagenay-Lac-Saint-Jean27 Saint-Joseph Street, AlmaInternational Workers Solidarity Centre565 Crémazie Street East, MontrealInterdisciplinary Center for International Development Health150 Place Charles-LemoyneTARGETS60 l'Évêché Street East, RimouskiClowns Without Borders105 Ontario Street, MontrealInternational Health Collaboration1001 Canardière road, Quebec CitySolidarity Committee Trois-Rivières942 Sainte Geneviève Street, Trois-RivièresCommittee for Human Rights in Latin America47508 Plateau, MontrealCPA Without Borders5 Place Ville Marie, MontrealLanaudière Regional Committee for Education for International Development101 Douglas Street, JolietteCuso International22541 Monkland, MontrealDESI2330 Notre-Dame West, MontrealNorth-South Cycling9717 8th Avenue, MontrealDesjardins International Development150 des Commandeurs, LevisDevelopment and Peace Caritas Canada1425 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, MontrealQuebec School for Intrepreneurs505 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, MontrealEduconnexion6365 Saint-Vallier Street East, MontrealInternational EducationN/AEquitas666 Sherbroke Street West, MontrealRoncalli Internation Foundation9001 Acadie Boulevard, MontrealEUMC1404 Scott Street, OttawaMothers of the World Foundation for Health208 Club-Marin StreetPaul-Gérin Lajoie Foundation465 Saint-Jean StreetFoundation for the Children of Equador4388 Saint Denis Street, MontrealSouthern Solidarity Fund620 Sir-Wilfrid Laurier BulevardInternational Cooperation Group of the University of sherbroke2500 University Bulevard, SherbrookeHumanity & Inclusion50 Sainte-Catherine Street West, MontrealNurses Without Borders2401 Lafayette Bulevard, LongeuilEngineers without Borders8440 Saint-Laurent Bulevard, MontrealInter Pares221 Laurier Avenue East, OttawaIRIS Mundial1885 Daniel-Johnson Boulevard, LavalL'amie International Aid for Children840 Raoul-Jobin Street, Quebec CityKatalizo2159 Gauthier Street, MontrealThe Friends of Saint-Camille381 Raoul Saint-Colombian Road, Quebec CityDoctors of the World560 Crémazie Boulevard, MontrealThe Artisans of International Peace2-310 Sainte-Rose Boulevard, LavalSea and World340 St-Augustine Street, MontrealCanadian partners for International Health123 Organisations street, MontrealMission Inclusion130 l'Épée Avenue, MontrealOxfam-Quebec2330 Notre-Dame Street West, MontrealPublic Relations without borders1155 Metcalfe Street, MontrealPartnership for Community Development1855 Rachel Street East, MontrealPsycoeducation without Borders9137 Basile-Routhier Street, MontrealSOCODEVI850 Ernest-Gagon Avenue, Quebec CityWorld Health2180 Ste-Foy Street, Quebec CityInternational Water Secretariate911 Jean Talon Street East, MontrealNorth-South Solidarity of the Bois Francs59 Monfette Street, VictoriavilleSouth Solidarity9267 Sainte-Foy Branch, Quebec CityLand Without Borders399 Conseillers Street, La PraireSUCO7250 Clark Street, MontrealVillage World4187 Côte de Cap-Rouge, QuebecUPA International Development555 Roland-Therrien Blvd, LongueuilAll the Children of the Other World4-640 Langlois Street, Terrebonne
Organization All members of the AQOCI follow polices in eight core documents, which outline the objectives and principles of the Association. The Charter of Principles for Inclusive Development, Charter of Principles on Human Rights and Development, and Declaration of Quebec promote equitable international development based on human rights and solidarity, and promote the civic engagement of Quebec citizens in international organizations. The Policy on Women's Rights and Gender Equality and Harassment Policy promotes women's rights and gender equality based on feminist principles and protects all employees from sexual or psychological harassment. The Environmental Policy commits the Association to promoting sustainable practices and environmental practices using ecological responsibility.
In January off 2017, the ACOQI adopted Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into its governing ideology. GCE is an education-based approach to global citizenship that promotes human rights and social justice, and an understanding of the structural causes of inequality. Global Citizenship refers to responsibility to the international community, which emphasizes diversity, awareness and knowledge needed to address global inequalities.
The AQOCI is run by a Secretariat and Board of Directors. The Secretariat is responsible for implementing the AQOCIs projects, and currently has 12 members.