IAC has a regional structure that provides inclusivity and representation at a regional level. It is organized as follows:
IAC members (in all categories) are invited to participate in regional activity. IAC's regionalized structure is comprised (alphabetically) of:
- IAC Africa
- IAC Asia-Pacific
- IAC-Carribean (map to be updated)
- IAC Europe
- IAC Latin America
- IAC Middle East and Central Asia
- IAC North America
- IAC-Oceania
The IAC Executive Council may from time-to-time add to, remove from, or change, the configuration of regions depending on member proposals and geo-political changes. IAC Regional Branches are subject to the IAC Regional Regulations
The purpose of the IAC Regional Branches is to progress IAC’s strategic regional aims, namely:
a. Advocacy for the Legal Recognition of Counselling
b. Advocacy for the Counselling Profession with Regional Organsizationa and regional departments of United Nations Bodies
c. Agreeing on Region-Wide Counselling Standards
d. Supporting National Associations
e. Assisting in the development of counselling in countries
f. Region-specific Education, Research and Practice Programmes
Proposals for the establishment of regional branches are received and approved by the Executive Council. Please see the ‘IAC Guide to Establishing an IAC Regional Branch' -- CLICK HERE
IAC Executive Council Regional Representatives:
IAC-Africa: Mr. Dominic Nsona
IAC Asia-Pacific: Dr. Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan
IAC Caribbean: Ms. Anna Maria Mora
IAC-Europe: Ms. Suzanne Mohnani IAC-Europe:Update HERE
IAC-Latin America: Ms. Desiree Carlson
IAC-Middle East and Central Asia: Vacant
IAC-North America: Dr. Matt Lyons
IAC-Oceania: Vacant
Other Contacts:
- Chairperson of the World Regions Committee (In Development/Formation): Dr. Dione Mifsud
- Chairperson of the Internations Associtaions' Rountable: Dr. Bill Borgen
- IAC Association Membership Contact and Roundtable Coordinator: Vanessa Lim