Global community
The IAF is a global association that operates in six regions. Within each region, there may be one or more IAF chapters. In addition, IAF special interest groups focus on specific topics of interest, as well as IAF communities for facilitators across regions.
See below:
IAF Regions and chapters
IAF Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
IAF Communities
IAF Regions and chapters
Each IAF region is led by a regional director who provides leadership and coordinates activities. Within these regions, chapters are formed at the national or local level to give members more opportunities to connect and develop professionally. Chapters are created through a request to the IAF Board, guided by the regional director’s recommendation, and are expected to follow IAF governance standards to ensure accountability.
Learn more about each region and its chapters below:
IAF Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) enable like-minded facilitators to network, create, and share knowledge around a specific facilitation-related interest area. IAF hosts these communities to foster the creation of strong global networks.
IAF Communities
IAF communities are member-led spaces that bring facilitators together around shared interests, identities, or emerging areas of practice. They operate with a less formalised structure than Special Interest Groups (SIGs), offering a flexible, grassroots way for members to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships across the facilitation network. As communities grow, some may naturally evolve into more formal SIGs based on sustained interest and engagement.