Saskatchewan Council For International Cooperation

What Saskatchewan Council For International Cooperation does

Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) is a Regina-based non-profit coalition founded in 1974 that convenes member organizations, educators, and youth around global citizenship education and international cooperation within Saskatchewan. The organization operates a portfolio of free educational programs including Global Citizenship Education (GCE) curriculum modules aligned with K-12 Saskatchewan standards, the InSight immersive VR workshop, and the Educators Reading Circle professional development series; youth programming centers on the Generating Momentum summit and Youth Advisory Council for the 18-35 demographic.

SCIC's business model is hybrid non-profit. Revenue derives from tiered organizational membership fees ($50 to $250 per year based on staff size, with free individual membership), grants from Global Affairs Canada supporting national programs such as Engage and LIFT, and individual donations processed through CanadaHelps. With a four-to-five person staff, the organization reaches over 20,000 individuals annually through 96 events across Saskatchewan, engages 756 educators across 31 training sessions, and maintains a network of 27+ member organizations plus approximately 6,000 digital followers.

Strategic distribution runs through three primary channels: the member organization network (extending reach into member communities), direct educator engagement via GCE workshops delivered in classrooms, and youth programming including summits and exchange programs. SCIC is the only provincial-level network in Saskatchewan focused on global citizenship, holds unionized workplace status under CUPE Local 3012, and complies with Cooperation Canada's national Code of Ethics and Operational Standards.

Name

Saskatchewan Council For International Cooperation

Legal name

Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation

Website

https://saskcic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation is a Regina-based non-profit coalition founded in 1974 that delivers global citizenship education, youth leadership programming, and capacity-building services to Saskatchewan educators, NGOs, and youth through a member-network model.

Ownership category

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Product category

International Development Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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Keywords

• Global citizenship education
• International cooperation
• Youth leadership development
• Nonprofit coalition building
• Sustainable development advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Regina

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from organizations and individuals. Organization membership tiers: 0-10 employees ($50/year), 11-24 employees ($100/year), 25+ employees ($250/year). Individual membership is free.
2. Government Funding: Funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) for national programs like Engage and LIFT initiatives. The organization partners with government for international development projects.
3. Donations: The organization accepts donations through CanadaHelps.org platform for public support of global citizenship initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SCIC is a coalition-based nonprofit organization that provides global citizenship education programs, youth leadership development, and member network services. It delivers curriculum-aligned educational resources for K-12 schools (GCE Modules, InSight VR Workshops, Reading Circles), professional development for educators, and youth engagement initiatives such as Generating Momentum summits, while serving as the provincial network connecting 27+ member organizations working on sustainable global development in Saskatchewan.

Product overview

Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) operates as a coalition-based network offering a portfolio of educational programs and engagement services rather than a single unified product. The core offerings include Global Citizenship Education (GCE) Modules (free K-12 classroom resources), InSight Workshop (immersive VR-based learning), and the Educators Reading Circle (professional development). Youth programming centers on Generating Momentum (GenMo) as the flagship leadership initiative. SCIC also delivers community engagement through the IDW Library Campaign and Classroom Art Contest, while membership services provide network access, capacity building, and governance participation. The organization connects local action to global citizenship through these interconnected programs and partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Citizenship Education (GCE) Modules

Quantifiable outcome

• 79% of participants show increased motivation to take action on global issues
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RCE SaskatchewancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development. Co-hosts Education for Sustainable Development Awards and collaborates on advancing sustainability education across the province.
• Cooperation CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational membership organization for international development. SCIC is a member and complies with Cooperation Canada's Code of Ethics and Operational Standards.
• InSight ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation initiative bringing immersive VR films and hands-on STEAM activities to youth across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. SCIC delivers InSight workshops in Saskatchewan.
• RaiseHER Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on youth leadership programming including facilitation at Generating Momentum summits and joint delivery of inclusive program design workshops.
• VIDEAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on global justice, gender equality, youth leadership, and international cooperation. Works with SCIC alumni and shares similar mission values.
• University of SaskatchewancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough multiple units including International Office, School of Environment and Sustainability, and Office of Sustainability. Key partner for research, education, and student engagement.
• University of ReginacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner through International Office and Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. Hosts student engagement events and collaborative initiatives.
• Saskatchewan PolytechniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Education Department collaborates on programming including workshop hosting and skills development initiatives.
• WUSC (World University Service of Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent Refugee Program partnership through SCIC board member Gareth Charpentier who serves as senior program officer with WUSC.
• CUPE Saskatchewan, Local 3012coreOthersLabor union representing SCIC staff. Organization proudly identifies as a unionized workplace.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• WUSC (World University Service of Canada): International development NGO focused on youth, refugee education, and global citizenship — same SDG-aligned theme as SCIC, with overlap through the Student Refugee Program and shared board leadership. Comparable as a slightly larger, youth-focused international cooperation NGO.
• RESULTS Canada: Grassroots advocacy organization mobilizing citizens to end global poverty; shares SCIC's volunteer-driven, education-and-advocacy model and overlapping funder base (GAC). Comparable as an adjacent citizen-engagement NGO.
• TakingITGlobal: Canadian-founded youth engagement platform for global citizenship and social impact; intersects with SCIC's youth programming, Generating Momentum summits, and Youth Advisory Council work. Comparable as a youth/global citizenship peer with stronger digital delivery.

Direct peers

• Alberta Council for Global Cooperation: Provincial counterpart in Alberta running a near-identical coalition model: membership network, GCE programming for K-12, Global Citizen Awards, and youth summits. Highly comparable in mission, structure, and funding model, differing only by geography.
• Manitoba Council for International Cooperation: Provincial council delivering global citizenship education and member capacity building in Manitoba via the same Inter-Council Network / Cooperation Canada framework. Direct functional and structural peer to SCIC.

Others

• Crossroads International: Canadian international cooperation NGO focused on women's economic empowerment and gender equality; SCIC programs include Gender Equity modules and RaiseHER collaboration. Thematic peer in international cooperation and gender-focused NGO activity.

Broad incumbents

• CUSO International: Established Canadian international development organization running volunteer cooperation, gender equality, and youth programming globally; comparable in thematic focus (SDG/gender/international cooperation) but operates international programs rather than provincial membership convening.
• Cooperation Canada: National umbrella of provincial/regional international cooperation councils; SCIC is an explicit member and complies with its Code of Ethics and Operational Standards. Operates one tier above SCIC as the national convening and standards body.
• Canadian Council for International Cooperation (legacy): Predecessor national body now operating as Cooperation Canada; provides policy advocacy, member standards, and convening that SCIC relies on for federal funding access and credibility. Comparable as the macro-level policy and network peer.

Regional players

• RCE Saskatchewan: Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development; co-hosts the Education for Sustainable Development Awards that SCIC won in 2026. Closely aligned mission in sustainability/SDG education with overlapping educator audiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SaskCIC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saskcic
• Instagraminstagram.com/saskcic

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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