IACD Webinar: ABCD as Homecoming: A 40-Year Journey of Returning to Self and Community

Join Janine Ward, IACD Trustee for Sub-Saharan Africa and Founder and Director of SPACE South Africa, for a special webinar reflecting on four decades of community development practice.

In 2026, Janine marks 40 years in the field of community development. Rather than simply celebrating a professional milestone, she offers a deeply personal reflection, weaving together her life story, the evolution of her practice, and her enduring relationship with Asset-Based Citizen-led Development (ABCD).

This engaging session invites participants into a shared space of remembering, reconnection and rediscovery, exploring the experiences and insights that have shaped Janine's journey. It also reflects on her presentation at the World Community Development Conference 2026 in Glasgow, where she first shared this story with an international audience.

Whether you are new to community development or an experienced practitioner, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the personal and professional journeys that shape our work and inspire collective action.