Organizing people and institutions for public life
IAF Pacific builds the civic infrastructure democracy needs: everyday leaders, accountable relationships, capable institutions, and broad-based alliances that can act across difference. Through training, organizer development, and regional learning, affiliates listen, research, negotiate, take public action, and evaluate while remaining accountable to local communities.
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Why partner with IAF Pacific
Durable democratic life depends on organized people, accountable relationships, and strong civic institutions.
Leadership development that multiplies
Our training is relational, experiential, and grounded in practice. Participants learn by reflecting, testing ideas, and acting with others.
Health and community agency
Affiliates organize with health institutions, patients, and communities around the conditions that shape health and well-being.
Health equity is linked to the concept of agency, highlighting the importance of individuals’ capacity to effect change through their lived experiences. It serves as a critical lens through which we assess the potential outcomes of the policies we advocate for.
By prioritizing health equity, we aim to ensure that all individuals have the opportunity to make informed decisions about their health, ultimately leading to more just and equitable policies.
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Coming soon: The story of the Health Equity Circle
Broad-based alliances
Shared action grows from thousands of conversations, disciplined research, public negotiation, and evaluation.
Together, we harness the power of relationships and collective strength. Our shared values and goals unite us, reminding us that we have more in than what divides us. When we combine organized efforts and resources, we create unstoppable momentum.
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Coming soon: How a broad alliance won transport projects in Vancouver...
Climate and environmental action
Affiliates begin with how climate disruption is affecting their members, neighborhoods, institutions, and livelihoods.
Our initiatives are grounded in local listening, recognizing that the health of our planet is intertwined with social well-being. We are committed developing sustainable solutions that not only benefit our communities but also protect our environment for future generations. Together, we can create a positive impact that resonates on both a local and global scale.
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Coming soon: How a broad Alliance changed the landscape of climate politics and delivered $200M into the hands of low income and migrant communities in NSW, and 2Bn in investment in renewable energy in Queensland.
Organizing grounded in place and history
Our work begins with listening to the history, institutions, relationships, and responsibilities of each place.
Indigenous leadership is crucial in location-based and local organizing efforts, serving as a guiding force that honors traditional knowledge and practices.
By centering Indigenous voices, we create efforts that recognize the importance of community and cultural heritage. This approach fosters collaboration and mutual respect among diverse groups, ensuring that all perspectives are valued. Embracing Indigenous leadership not only strengthens our organizing efforts but also promotes a deeper understanding of justice and equity for all.
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Coming soon: How a training in Missoula changed hearts, minds, museums and the future.
Regional learning, local accountability
Te Moana - The Pacific headwaters and ocean connect us.
Centering Democracy.
IAF Pacific affiliates address local needs like affordable housing, sustainability, and civic engagement, empowering residents to participate in decision-making. sets IAF Pacific apart is the collaborative regional network formed through training and community-building, where leaders enhance their skills and share innovative ideas. This interconnectedness fosters "Type Two Diplomacy," emphasizing relationships and collaboration to strengthen democracy. By building ties communities, IAF Pacific affiliates bolster social justice movements, nurture emerging leaders, promote mutual understanding, and reinforce democratic legitimacy, transforming democracy into a collaborative and lived experience.
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Coming soon: How working together is building our ability to imagine, collaborate and act...