IFFD World Congress in Cebu City

More than a thousand parents, educators and young people from 35 countries from the 5 continents attended the 21st Congress of Family Enrichment and the 2nd World Congress of Personal Project of the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD) held at the Grand Ballroom of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. The congresses are held within the framework of the 30th Anniversary…

The impact of climate anxiety on family formation in europe 

On January 31st, IFFD organized in Brussels an event to solicitate the perspectives of youth about ‘climate Baby Dilemma’. More than 30 young people participated in it reading their statements and discussing their contents at the Liszt Institute - Hungarian Cultural Center Brussels.

IFFD Briefing 2024

The 2024 IFFD Briefing was celebrated on February 7th at the UN Headquarters in New York. The event, a panel discussion on ‘Young families and climate anxiety’ was organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN, UNDESA Division for Inclusive Social Development and IFFD.

‘Personal Project’ course in Torreon (Mexico)

22 profesionals enrolled in the Personal Project Program and attended the sessions in Torreon (Mexico) on January, taking on relevant aspects of their vital project such as professional career, relationships (friends, family, etc.) as well as their own personal growth. This program is a great platform for exploring these aspects of life.

‘Married love II’ course in Puebla (Mexico)

Around 20 couples attended the ‘Married Love’ course celebrated in Puebla (Mexico) in October 2023. This course is designed for couples looking to enhance or enrich their marital life. Through discussion groups led by the moderators, the course delves into the meaning of marriage, thereby enhancing the relationship between husbands and wives.

Regional Expert Group Meeting in Orlando

With other organizations, IFFD organized together on November 11th the Regional Expert Group Meeting for North America in Orlando (Florida). The Director of International Relations at IFFD, Ignacio Socias, participated speaking at the Invited Presenter Session: ‘The Workings of the United Nations and How to Get Involved’, on ‘Civil Society Organizations as a Means to Get Involved With the United Nations.

Observance Of The World Cities Day 2023 

An Interactive Discussion of Social Policies in Observance of the World Cities Day 2023 was held on October 31st at the United Nations HQ in NYC. This event had always been a suitable occasion to evaluate the progress made so far for families in urban areas. WATCH VIDEO  

Latin American Expert Group Meeting 

IFFD organized on October 26th-27th, together with other organizations, an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) in preparation for the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2024. This meeting, held in Mexico City, addressed specifically on demographic changes in Latin America. WATCH VIDEO

‘Personal Project 3’ course in Mexico City

22 profesionals enrolled in the Personal Project 3 Program and attended the sessions in Mexico City on november, taking on relevant aspects of their vital project such as professional career, relationships (friends, family and significant other) as well as their own personal growth. This program is a great platform for exploring these aspects of life.

IFFD Congress 2024 in Philippines

The 2024 IFFD Congress will take place in Cebu, Philippines. This year's theme is family life and new technologies. The event will take on February 24th – 25th 2024. READ MORE