ECOSOC High Level Political Forum 2024

The International Federation for Family Development has been one of the six Civil Society Organizations chosen to be heard at the High Level Segment of UN ECOSOC this year. Jose Alejandro Vazquez, on behalf of IFFD, participated in the interactive discussion on 'Care and Support Systems' highlighting parenting support programmes as a crucial tool to empower the family as a holistic agent…

Meeting of Family-Friendly Cities

A new meeting of the ‘Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families’ project has been held on August 15th by San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) with the Instituto de Analisis de Política Familiar, to strengthen family integration and development. José Alejandro Vázquez, Director of International Relations and Ignacio Socias, Advocacy Talent Adquisition from the International Federation for Family Development, participated on it and emphasized the importance of…

Inclusive Cities European Meeting 

This event was held in Venice on March 14th-15th organized by IFFD, in collaboration with the Regional Council and the European Local Council of ELISAN Inclusion and Social Action Network. The central topic was ‘Climate change and its impact on families and their well-being’, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family. WATCH VIDEO

Expert Group Meeting in Malaysia

IFFD organized on February 28th-29th, 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 Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), addressed specifically the topics of migration, urbanization, new technologies, demographic trends and climate change. PHOTO GALLERY  

‘Personal Project’ course in Santa Fe (Mexico)

32 profesionals enrolled in the Personal Project Program and attended the sessions in Santa Fe (CDMX) on March, 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 LAR Sonora (Mexico)

Around 20 couples attended the ‘Married Love’ course celebrated in LAR Sonora (Mexico) in March. 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.

New ‘Pause by IFFD’

‘Pause by IFFD’ is a new online platform full of resources and content for families created by Family Enrichment (IFFD). This platform has been born with the vocation of being a meeting place and a starting point to initiate actions and conversations that will help you grow together. SUSCRIBE TO PAUSE  

Expert Group Meeting in Cairo

IFFD organized on June 2-5, 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 (IYF). This meeting, celebrated in Cairo, with many representatives from the Arab Region, addressed the topic of technological changes and the family.

New York Summit 2022: major donors fundraising strategies

The New York Summit 2022 event was held in New York on March 24th-25th. It brought together around 40 participants from 8 countries, mostly people involved in the Foundation’s fundraising activities. The event focused on fundraising among potential major donors, with the goal of raising money for the endowment fund.

Panel on Latin American Childhood and Adolescence

IFFD has moderated a policy discussion on Future Frontiers of Childhood and Adolescence in Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by UNICEF, on March 9th.