IAF Program 2025
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Kindly take note that schedules for upcoming IAF Seminars will be updated from time to time, depending on the situation and circumstances.
IAF (Malaysia) :
In the early 1990s, the foundation established the International Academy for Leadership (IAF), as a forum and venue for international political dialogue. Currently based in Gummersbach (Germany) as part of the Theodor Heuss Academy. The IAF organises seminars related to globalisation and trade, education, peace and conflict management, local government policies, civil society involvement, rule of law, private property, human rights, deregulation, climate change and many other issues.
FNF Malaysia facilitates IAF Alumni from Malaysia to conducted IAF Replication in Malaysia, so that they can share their knowledge to the society. Malaysia IAF Alumni are all gather on one group called FAN (FNF Alumni Network), where the Alumni could meet other alumni and as a place where they can feel safe to share their thoughts, opinions, including sharing their upcoming organisation's events.
News
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Liberalism in a Changing World
From 3–10 November 2024, Sri Murniati Yusuf, from IDEAS Malaysia, had the privilege of attending "The Future of Liberalism: Reimagining the Next Era of Freedom", a seminar organised by the International Academy for Leadership (IAF). This enriching event brought together 26 participants from across the globe to explore challenges to liberalism and identify ways to ensure its relevance in a rapidly changing world. The discussions focus on the rising challenges posed by populism, geopolitical tensions, value shifts, and pressing societal issues like climate change, identity politics, migration, and artificial intelligence.
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IAF Replication Workshop: Safeguarding Freedom Amidst the Era of Fake News
In a two-day workshop held last September, Rahman Imuda–one of our outstanding alumni–passed on the wealth of insights and experiences he has gained through International Academy for Leadership (IAF) seminar “Safeguarding Freedom in the Digital World” to a gathering of young people in Tawau, Sabah.
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The Green Side of Liberalism: Towards Sustainable Solutions
In this rumination piece, Rahman Imuda addresses several points that contextualize liberal values with existing environmental policies after sitting in the "The Green Side of Liberalism" seminar.
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Remembering: Gummersbach
A short trip down the memory lane by none other than Philip Golingai, our IAF alumni from the "Safeguarding Freedom in a Digital World" seminar. Follows him as he remembers fondly his time in Gummersbach: from meeting inspiring colleagues and facilitators as well as attending memorable lectures, to experiencing Gummersbach enough to finally be able to pronounce the town's name as the locals would!
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IAF Seminar on Moderation: Facilitation and Program Design
In her recent IAF trip, Kasturi Magindran encounters opportunities to grow not only as a program designer and organizer, but also as an active global citizen. Find out how she gleans knowledge from experts and colleagues alike while also forging memorable memories with new friends in this latest article fresh out of Gummersbach!