IAF Asia
Welcome to IAF Asia!
Asia region is home to over 575 IAF members, many of who connect locally to plan and participate in the activities of their chapters. We promote a number of events, regional and annual conferences throughout the year. We also have virtual connects through webinars and stay in touch with the latst global & regional updates through a quarterly newsletter – Asia Buzz.
There are currently 10 chapters in Asia. The region’s chapters are some of the most active and there is growing interest in professional development. To know the upcoming events, please check the IAF calendar.You can also see the CPF assessments scheduled in the region over the next few months here.
Please feel free to contact me or the IAF World Office any time.
Warm Regards from Jawad Ahmed (Regional Director, IAF APAC)
IAF Asia Book-Club!
Are you an avid book reader and love facilitation?
Join us for a series of IAF Asia Book-club sessions to discuss, share your experiences and gather insights as we read through Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith’s book “How Women Rise.”
We will be meeting ‘One Saturday a month’ to discuss, share your experiences and gather insights as we read through Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith’s book “How Women Rise.”
More dates coming soon!
Chapters
China
The IAF presence in China began with an early gathering in Shenzhen in January 2014, followed by the Asia Conference in Singapore. Soon after, local facilitator clubs formed in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou.
The IAF Shanghai Chapter was formally founded in 2016. In 2017, it hosted the first Facilitator Fair, and by 2018 more city hubs were joining across the country. Shanghai also hosted the first Chinese CPF certification.
In 2019, the first IAF China Conference took place in Guangzhou, bringing together more than 400 participants.
The story is still unfolding.
Chapter Lead: Sean Xiao
Hong Kong
To know more about our local initiatives and to connect with us, use any of the options below:
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IAF.HK/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-association-of-facilitato…
IAFHK Website: Click Here. 請按此致我們的網頁
Contact: contact@iaf-hk.org
Chapter Lead: Lowene Chan
India
Welcome to our community of professionals who are keen on ‘making a difference’ both in their own lives and the community around us.
Powerful, effective facilitation changes the way people think and act, which in turn enables them to make significant changes in the world around them. As members of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF), we are primarily focused on promoting the spirit of facilitation across all walks of life.
The IAF India chapter is aligned to the IAF Global vision of using professional facilitation to address challenges faced by people in their groups, organisations and communities.
Our members, spread across Six Hubs in the country, work closely with Corporate houses, NGOs, with Educational bodies, in Healthcare and other verticals to build awareness around the ‘power of facilitation’. Our members – individuals as well as organisations – have also received global accolades (Facilitation Impact Awards, FIA) for using process facilitation and bringing significant impact in their areas of engagement.
Given the impact facilitation has, we are inviting more people to join hands with us and start spreading the power of facilitation.
Come, join us if you are keen to make a difference too!
Chair, India Chapter: Chander Sharma
Co-Chair, India Chapter: Bharti Maru
IAF-India Website: http://www.iaf-india.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iaf.india/
Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iaf.india/
Email: iaf.india.org@gmail.com
Indonesia
The IAF Indonesia Chapter was established in January 2018. By October 2020, the chapter had grown to 225 WAG members, 27 IAF members, and 646 Instagram followers.
In 2020, IAF Indonesia delivered a range of programs, including:
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Learning Session led by Ucok Sahala
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7 Collaboration Sessions with partner institutions to promote the power of facilitation to wider audiences
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13 Dia-Lo-Gue Sessions where members facilitated, shared expertise, co-facilitated, and provided opportunities for participants to learn through experience
IAF Indonesia continues to promote the power of facilitation worldwide.
Chapter Lead: Meiliana Lany
Email: iafindonesia.id@gmail.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/iaf.indonesia/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/iafindonesia
Linkedin: IAF Indonesia – Official

Japan
Founded in 2013, the year Japan first hosted the IAF Asia Conference in Tokyo, the Japan Chapter brings together experienced facilitators and newcomers alike.
In 2018, the chapter hosted the IAF Asia Conference in Osaka, just after the city was struck by a major typhoon. The event highlighted the resilience and restorative power of the facilitation community worldwide.
The Japan Chapter welcomes new connections across the global facilitation community.
Visit the Japan Chapter website (in Japanese).
Chapter Lead: Shinji Kotani
Contact: David Nevin

Malaysia
Chapter Lead: Amy Ratos
Contact: chapteriafmalaysia@gmail.com
Philippines
IAF Philippines Inc. is a young chapter of the International Association of Facilitators, incorporated in October 2017 and now home to around 12 members. We embrace the IAF mission to grow the community of practice for all those who facilitate, establish internationally accepted professional standards, build credibility, and promote the value of facilitation worldwide.
In support of this mission, IAF Philippines hosts 6–7 learning sessions each year, each one focusing on the IAF Core Competencies.
To learn more about our activities and connect with us, please use the options below.
Online Registration Site: www.philippineseminars.com/iaf
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1456410221316887/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iaf-philippines-inc-697215195/
Chair: Alicia Serna
Vice-Chair: Judith Claridades

Singapore
To know more about our local initiatives and to connect with us, use any of the options below:
IAFSG Website: www.IAF.sg
For updates on our latest activities in Singapore, please visit us on Facebook
Chapter Lead: Angeline Tan

South Korea
Chapter Lead: Heejae Yoo
Taiwan
Chapter Lead: Connie Tsai
