IACD is an international membership organisation for those working in or supporting community development and is open to both individuals and organisations. Members include individuals and organisations across our eight global regions.



IACD is a volunteer led, not-for-profit, non governmental organisation committed to building a global network of people and organisations working toward social justice through a community development approach.



Our aims are to promote community development across international policies and programmes, to network and support community development practitioners and to encourage information and practice exchange. IACD has recognised NGO consultative status with the United Nations.