The world is at an inflection point on racial relations. The IAF board stands in solidarity with the black community and all communities of colour against systemic racism, white supremacy, and the injustices that have plagued BAME groups everywhere.
April 2020 has been a challenge for all of us who make our living by bringing people together. The IAF community has united around the challenge by supporting clients and each other to make the transition too new ways of facilitation that COVID-19 has made necessary.
What has inspired me personally is how we have created webinars, virtual sessions, the sharing of best practices and content, and the creation of friendships from all parts of the globe. Your willingness to help each other and share your time and expertise is what makes our community so special and unique.
Dear colleagues,
These are interesting and challenging times for the facilitation community as the increasing global spread of COVID19 is impacting our ability to work face to face with groups and engage with communities.
(All financial numbers are in US dollars)
The International Association of Facilitators (IAF) is solvent with net assets of $148,417.
After adjustments for membership dues paid in advance and conference registration fees collected on behalf of regional conference teams, total income for the year was $521,597. Expenses for the year were $505,348, resulting in a surplus of $16,249.
Several factors contributed to this pleasing result:
Organisations in nine locations honoured with prestigious Facilitation Impact Awards
Organisations in Canada, Hong Kong, Ecuador, France, India, Italy, Russia, Syria and the United States were honoured in the 2019 Facilitation Impact Awards.
The Facilitation Impact Awards are the world’s most prestigious international awards honouring excellence in facilitation and its positive, measurable impact on organisations everywhere.
[Gothenburg, Sweden – April 8] — IAF was awarded Best Membership Engagement at the 2019 International & European Association Award held in Gothenburg on April 8, 2019. The Award was presented as part of the Associations World Congress organized by the Association of Association Executives. Christina Hogan, of IAF Sweden Chapter, received the award on behalf of IAF.
Happy New Year to you all!
On behalf of my board colleagues, we hope that 2019 is the best yet for you and that your facilitation goes from strength to strength.
It has been a busy few months in the Africa region with several significant achievements
The Africa Facilitation Conference 2018 took place in Mombasa, Kenya from October 17-20. A short report is now available and will be on the website soon. Next year’s Conference will take place in Lomé, Togo with dates to be confirmed.
IIBA's Building Business Capability Conference 2018 has offered a discount for IAF members. Click here to view details