II International Seminar on Family and Public Policy in Brazil

IFFD took part in the II International Seminar on Family and Public Policy, held in Osasco, Brazil, on October 29th. Organized by the Osasco City Government, the event focused on parenting, work and mental health, bringing these issues into the discussion on family-oriented public policy. The seminar provided an opportunity to consider how these interconnected areas shape everyday family life.…

IFFD joins World Cities Day celebrations in New York

On October 30th, IFFD joined the Group of Friends of UN-Habitat, Sustainable Urbanization and Sustainable Cities in New York, on the eve of World Cities Day 2026. The observance included the presentation of the Annual Monitoring Report of the Urban Families Project. The presentation provided an opportunity to share the project’s monitoring work in an international forum dedicated to sustainable…

‘The Joy of Us’ Couples’ Weekend in Macau

Six young married couples from Hong Kong took part in ‘The Joy of Us’ a Couples’ Weekend held in Macau on October 17–18. Leticia Rodríguez, Director of IFFD Family Enrichment, led workshops and moderated a case discussion. The weekend marked the organizers’ first initiative of this kind in many years. Participants enjoyed the sessions and shared overwhelmingly positive feedback, providing…

‘Adolescence’ course launched in Dubai

Nine couples joined ‘Adolescence’ course launched in Dubai during a visit by Leticia Rodríguez, Director of IFFD Family Enrichment. Leticia gave a talk on marriage and moderated the first case discussion, marking the beginning of the new program. The initiative followed the ‘First Steps’ program held in Abu Dhabi earlier this year, with the remaining sessions scheduled for the final…

Philippine Family Congress 2026

The Philippine Family Congress brought together 500 parents, educators, family advocates, school leaders and Educhild volunteers on October 3. Under the theme ‘Families Unfiltered’, participants explored mental health, modern-day relationships, digital culture and grit. The Congress encouraged open conversations about the challenges families face today and how to address them, wisdom and resilience. Participants were invited to put what they…