International Association for Community Development - IACD

International Association for Community Development - IACD IACD is an international membership organisation for those working in or supporting community development and is open to both individuals and organisations.

The International Association for Community Development (IACD) is the only global network of practitioners and scholars working in the field of community development. We are a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation with members in more than 70 countries worldwide. IACD defines community development as a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes participative democra

cy, sustainable development, rights, economic opportunity, equality and social justice, through the organisation, education and empowerment of people within their communities, whether these be of locality, identity or interest, in urban and rural settings.

🌍 Community-Led Solutions in Action!IACD was thrilled to host Patrick Mbullu from the Kombuni Water Development Self-Hel...
18/08/2026

🌍 Community-Led Solutions in Action!

IACD was thrilled to host Patrick Mbullu from the Kombuni Water Development Self-Help Group (KWDSHG) in Kenya on 13th May 2026! 🇰🇪✨

Patrick shared how grassroots initiatives in Makueni County are building climate resilience, tackling food and water insecurity, and driving local economic growth.

💡 Key Topics:
• Community-led water conservation & climate adaptation
• Poverty reduction & local economic opportunities
• KWDSHG’s roadmap to 2029

🎥 Watch the full session here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfVYsUtUEWE

On 8th April 2026 IACD hosted an engaging and thought-provoking webinar exploring how students understand and respond to...
13/08/2026

On 8th April 2026 IACD hosted an engaging and thought-provoking webinar exploring how students understand and respond to the complexities of community development in today’s rapidly changing world. This session highlighted emerging perspectives on challenge, transformation, and the power of collective action.

Facilitated by Lindani Maphumulo, Bachelor of Community Development Programme, Department of Social Service Professions, University of the Western Cape (UWC), South Africa.

The recording is now available on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H5KBG-A-mM

Tackling Racism Through Community Development EducationTo mark the International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Str...
12/08/2026

Tackling Racism Through Community Development Education

To mark the International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination, IACD hosted a special meeting of the Global Community Development Educators' Forum on 30th March 2026.

With contributors from Kenya, Ireland and Hong Kong, the discussion explored how community development education can equip students to challenge racism and discrimination across different cultural and political contexts.

🎥 The recording is now available on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2CwUxL9um0

On 11 March IACD hosted an inspiring webinar with Jacky Wangeci and colleagues from Women Challenged to Challenge (WCC),...
31/07/2026

On 11 March IACD hosted an inspiring webinar with Jacky Wangeci and colleagues from Women Challenged to Challenge (WCC), Kenya. We heard powerful stories from the field and learned practical approaches to strengthening rights-based advocacy, leadership, and inclusion of women with disabilities. The WCC team shared their experience supporting women with disabilities to organise, influence decision-making, and drive change in their communities.

The recording is now available on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hubqX2JEQ9k

Join us for an inspiring webinar with Janine Ward!What does 40 years in community development teach us about purpose, pr...
30/07/2026

Join us for an inspiring webinar with Janine Ward!

What does 40 years in community development teach us about purpose, practice and possibility?

Join Janine Ward, IACD Trustee for Sub-Saharan Africa and Founder and Director of SPACE South Africa, as she reflects on four decades of community development. Through personal stories and professional insights, Janine explores her journey with Asset-Based Citizen-led Development (ABCD), inviting participants into a shared space of remembering, reconnection and rediscovery.

The webinar also builds on the story Janine shared at the World Community Development Conference 2026 in Glasgow, offering fresh reflections and inspiration for community development practitioners around the world.

📅 Find out more and register today! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/internationalassociationforcommunitydevelopment/2337487

Glasgow World Community Development Conference 2026: A Resounding Success!The World Community Development Conference 202...
29/07/2026

Glasgow World Community Development Conference 2026: A Resounding Success!

The World Community Development Conference 2026 – Community Development in a Chaotic World: Challenge, Change and Collective Action was successfully held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 29 June to 2 July 2026, bringing together 415 community development practitioners, academics, students, policymakers, activists and community leaders from around the world.

Continue reading here: https://www.iacdglobal.org/glasgow_world_community_development_conference_2026_a_resounding_success

On 10th March 2026, IACD hosted a webinar on podcasting for members interested in starting a podcast for themselves or t...
29/07/2026

On 10th March 2026, IACD hosted a webinar on podcasting for members interested in starting a podcast for themselves or their organisation.

Led by experienced podcaster Russell Todd, host of The Community Development Podcast and producer of the IACD Podcast, the session explored podcasting basics including equipment, hosting, ethics, finding your voice, and building a podcast community.

The recording is now available on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcKcstcKjts

⭐️About Us!⭐️🌍The International Association for Community Development (IACD) is a global multi-disciplinary network for ...
23/07/2026

⭐️About Us!⭐️

🌍The International Association for Community Development (IACD) is a global multi-disciplinary network for professional community development practitioners and others with an interest in community development practice. As an organisation, and collectively as members we are committed to promoting , sustainable development, human rights, economic , equality, and social justice, through the organisation, education, and of people within their , whether these be of locality, identity, or interest, in urban and rural settings.🗺

🌍 Join Our Webinar: Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) and Town PlanningHow can town planning help build stronger,...
22/07/2026

🌍 Join Our Webinar: Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) and Town Planning

How can town planning help build stronger, more resilient communities?

Join us to explore how Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) can transform planning practice by focusing on local strengths, relationships, and community assets rather than deficits. Drawing on practical experience from South Africa, this webinar will share real-world examples of how ABCD can be applied to planning processes, stakeholder engagement, and community-led development.

Whether you're a planner, community development practitioner, academic, student, or simply interested in creating more inclusive places, we'd love to have you join us.

📅 Register today and be part of the conversation!
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/internationalassociationforcommunitydevelopment/2324394

17/07/2026



Thank you so much to those of you who could attend the recent World Community Development Conference 2026! It was so great to see you there and we hope you had a memorable time and had the chance to network with other attendees. Looking forward to see everyone online again soon.

The feedback so far has been incredible and packed with ideas and suggestions, so a BIG THANK YOU to the 144 people who have completed the survey so far!
Question: Have you given us your feedback yet? If not, we are really keen to hear from you about how you want to part of IACD moving forward, and what we can work on together to progress ideas arising from the conference. Here is the link so you can tell us what you think! https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/WZ5QBU/

We will be following up with events and initiatives through the remainder of the year, we hope you will help to shape them and be involved!
If you want to contact us directly, you can do so by email [email protected]. Or send us a private message or comment below and we will send you the survey link.

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