I am delighted to have been appointed as Secretary of the International Association for Community Development (IACD).
This is a time of immense excitement and opportunity for the IACD. The organization is poised for growth with the appointment of a Strategic Director and the planning for the World Community Development Conference in Glasgow in 2026: https://www.wcdc2026.org/
I look forward to collaborating closely with the leadership team of IACD: Anna Clarke, Strategic Director; Daniel Muia, Chairperson; Holly Scheib, Vice Chair; Dawn Brown, Treasurer and the entire Board of Trustees and membership.
A sincere thank you to Michelle Dunscombe, our outgoing Vice Chair, for her exceptional service and dedication to the IACD.
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The IACD is a vital global network that strengthens the discipline and practice of Community Development worldwide. We achieve this through robust membership engagement, impactful seminars, conferences, publications, and the sharing of essential news and information.
If you are not yet a member, I strongly encourage you to join us in supporting, strengthening, and reinforcing Community Development globally. You can become a member and contribute to our work by following this link: https://www.iacdglobal.org/member
Ciara Shanahan