Institute of Cultural Affairs International

The Institute of Cultural Affairs International is an international non-governmental organization based in Toronto, Canada. Its primary objective is to impact global human development by facilitating authentic and sustainable transformations in individuals, communities, and organizations.

Objectives

The strategic objectives of ICA International are:

To facilitate the sharing of experiences, values, and lessons at a global level in order to influence international development policy.
To develop and facilitate global partnerships.
To address human development challenges.
To coordinate programs and initiatives involving multiple member ICA organizations for global impact.
To support member ICAs through training and capacity building initiatives and facilitate regular networking and interchange among member ICAs.

History

In the 1970s and 1980s, the ICA established several thousand model villages around the world to demonstrate what is possible when people work together.
ICA Nepal hosted the 8th global conference on human development in Kahtmnandu, Nepal in late 2012. In this occasion a book entitled 'Changing lives changing society' was released.

Global network

ICAI is a network of national member organizations located worldwide.

Africa

Asia

Europe

North America

Oceania

Australia

South America

Relationships

ICAI maintains relationships with key international bodies and other international organizations, including:

Special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council
Liaison status with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Working relation status with the World Health Organization
Consultative status with the United Nations Children’s Fund
Service on the non-governmental organization consultative group for the International Fund for Agriculture Development
Membership in CIVICUS, the world alliance for citizen participation.