Author: Rachel Schichtl

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Call for Papers!

We all are affected by the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic and have to face new, unknown situations in all areas of life.
Exchange of experience, research and information are essential, especially in these times.

Therefore we would like to encourage you to take advantage of this special opportunity and submit your contribution to the announced IHJE Special Edition!
Please find attached the submission deadline and requirements.

Fore more information see  https://www.ifhe.org/ijhe/author-information/

We thank you for your support.

Stay healthy!

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IFHE US Releases statement on Diversity

IFHE-US Equity and Diversity Statement

IFHE-US values diversity, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and accessibility. We promote respect, dignity, and equality for all global individuals and families. We are committed to human well-being through education, health, safety, and sustainable living. As we act with integrity, respect, intercultural values, and ethics, we empower and improve daily life for all.

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IFHE Young Professional’s Network

The IFHE Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a group of dynamic enthusiastic globally aware members of the IFHE who feel empowered and proud to actively promote Home Economics. YPN is a voice for young Home Economics professionals across the world. We actively represent Home Economics at local, regional and international levels. Our understanding of young embraces the ideas of being young in age, young in the profession, young in the organisation or young in mind.


The objectives of YPN are to 

*establish and facilitate the exchange of ideas and information,

*provide young professionals with an international network in the global field of Home Economics

*create awareness of the importance of Home Economics

*provide information and resources for Home Economics studies, jobs, research, funding and opportunities

*communicate globally

*represent young Home Economists at local, regional and international levels.

If you would like to join the YPN list serve for IFHE-US. Please contact Carmen Pedersen at carmen.n.pedersen@gmail.com.

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Virtual Conference for AAFCS

2020 AAFCS Virtual Conference


We have taken our in-person annual conference online with ZOOM! Although we regret that the Coronavirus pandemic will keep us from gathering face-to-face for an engaging conference experience in Baltimore, we are still providing you many opportunities to connect with one another and connect to interactive professional development sessions! The Virtual Conference is open to anyone, but you must be fully registered to participate.

If you have any questions, please send your email to sandrade@aafcs.org.

This website is your go-to spot for:
  • registration (rates, deadlines, etc.)
  • important policies and online access FAQs
  • the 2-day live event schedule
  • donate now to become a Friend of FCS and your name will appear on a virtual wall on the AAFCS website and will be preserved for archival purposes to mark our 1st historic virtual conference. In addition, your name will be included in the Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences.

Registration is Now Open!

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IFHE World Congress Postponed – 2022

May 29, 2020
Dear IFHE-US members and colleagues,
As the pandemic is challenging our way of life, we are seeing that many conferences are being cancelled. For over 100 years, the IFHE World Congress has been a source of inspiration to home economists around the globe, but we care about your health and want to do our part to keep everyone safe. We have therefore decided to postpone the IFHE World Congress 2020.
Today, we are announcing that the XXIV IFHE World Congress will be held 4-10 September 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia USA at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. We already look forward to welcoming you there!
Postponing the Congress comes with many organizational decisions. Over the next month, plans will be announced regarding accepted abstracts and refund options. These will be posted on the XXIV World Congress website (see link below).
The 2020 Council Meeting will take place online. Most countries have already nominated delegates who will be informed in a separate email.
Please continue to check the World Congress website for any updates.
Thank you for your patience.

IFHE and IFHE-US

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Challenge to donate to climate exhibitor- IFHE World Congress

From Virginia (Ginny) Vincenti

Challenge to donate to climate exhibitor-IFHE World Congress

The Exhibit Committee of the International Federation of Home Economics (IFHE) 2020 World Congress, August 2-8 Atlanta, GA, is seeking donations to support the participation of Citizens’ Climate Lobby/Citizens’ Climate Education which works nationally and globally. Since the theme of Congress is “Sustainable Development”, we think we really need an exhibitor on climate issues and solutions.

This organization also wants to do an exhibit and 60-minute interactive workshop to help us better understand the complexities of this problem and solutions.   It has produced videos and other science-based materials and info you could use in your professional practice.

However, the cost of $1,000 is more than their budget allows. I feel strongly we need this perspective so I am challenging you to make a tax-deductible donation that I will match so that we can have access to this valuable information.  You will receive a receipt for your donation from IFHE-US.  Send your check written to IFHE-US with a memo for “climate exhibitor” to:

            Luann Boyer, IFHE-US Director of Finance

            22500 CR 21

            Fort Morgan, CO 80701 

Thanks,

Virginia (Ginny) Vincenti