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13 professionals enrolled in the ‘Personal Project’ course and attended the sessions held in Taiwan in April, focusing on key aspects of their life journey, such as career development, relationships (with friends, family, etc.), and personal growth. The program offers a valuable platform for exploring these areas and fostering long-term well-being.
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12 parents enrolled in the ‘First Decisions’ course and attended the initial sessions held in Taiwan in May. This program, designed for parents of children aged 8 to 10, provides valuable tools to help children feel confident and secure in their everyday environments. As a result, children are better prepared to make numerous personal decisions in daily life.To make good…
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Francisca Lawson Tettevie, a doctoral student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a representative of the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD), participated in a panel discussion during the 2025 International Day of Families, held at UN Headquarters. She delivered a powerful address emphasizing the importance of youth engagement in sustainable development policymaking.
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On May 22–23, IFFD President Olivier Yao participated in a panel discussion on the challenges families face in the digital age at the International Family Forum in Istanbul, a high-level conference on family issues organized by the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services. He emphasized the need to shift from reactive to proactive policies, advocated for the digital inclusion…
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On May 15, during an event celebrating the International Day of Families, the mayor and other local leaders gathered at the Macatuba City Council to formalize the city’s participation in the Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families Project by signing the Venice Declaration. The city of Macatuba (population 17,000), located in the central region of the state of São Paulo, is…
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Throughout the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), IFFD representatives met with several Ministers for Family and Women from across the world. These discussions focused on best practices in parenting support, youth transitions, and the recognition of unpaid care work. IFFD reaffirmed its commitment to provide data-driven advocacy and evidence-based policy recommendations to help…
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The Director of International Relations at IFFD, Alex Vázquez, participated in a side event organized by the Permanent Mission of Hungary, titled ‘Supporting the Mental Health of All Women and Girls’. Held at the UN Headquarters on March 11th. The panel brought together government officials, experts, and civil society representatives to discuss the challenges women and girls face in accessing mental…
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80 leaders from all over Brazil attended the ‘Convenção Nacional Instituto Brasileiro da Familia para lideranças 2025’ celebrated in São Paulo on March 15th-17th. The topic of this meeting was to discuss the state of art of IFFD’s programs in our 15 local centers. Javier Vidal-Quadras, IFFD’s Secretary General, participated on it reminding how important married life is in their lives.
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On February 28th, EDUCHILD Foundation (the family enrichment center in the Philippines) sent three dedicated couple-volunteers to Surabaya, Indonesia, to conduct a facilitators’ training session. This was followed by a ‘Married Love’ course on March 1-2, attended by 15 Indonesian couples eager to strengthen their relationships. EDUCHILD remains committed to fostering strong family values, not just in the Philippines but across the region,…
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The Family Enrichment National Conference, organized by Family Enrichment USA in collaboration with the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD), successfully convened on March 28-29th at the Hilton Palacio del Rio in San Antonio (Texas). This event brought together IFFD leaders, moderators, and families from across the United States to foster connections, provide training, and engage new participants in the mission…