International Poverty Forum · Powered by Caring For Others
2027 Annual Assembly and Think Tank
Saint Lucia · March 18–19, 2027 · Hosted in partnership with the Government and people of Saint Lucia
Come with a commitment. Return with results.
What happens
Two days. One room. Real commitments.
Heads of state, ministers, faith leaders, funders and community practitioners meet in one room and agree on what they will do about poverty.
Delegations leave with clear, time-bound commitments, called Shockley Solutions, and IPF tracks whether they get done.
IPF Foundational pillars
The core of the Assembly work is framed around IPF’s foundational pillars: food, clothing and housing. This is where we start, always.
IPF Transformative pillars
Connect with success stories and explore health, education and economic empowerment. These are the transformative forces in poverty eradication.
IPF Think Tank
Working sessions, not speeches. Participants agree on priorities and take on country assignments that can be carried out, tracked and repeated elsewhere.
Who should apply
People who can make a commitment, or carry one out
- Leaders in government and public service
- Faith leaders
- Funders and business leaders
- People running programs in food, clothing, housing, health, education or economic empowerment
- People who live in, or speak for, communities directly affected by poverty
How we choose
The Assembly works because of who is in the room
We read every application. We balance countries, pillars and sectors, and we make room for people who know poverty firsthand.
That means we can’t offer every applicant a seat right away. Some people will be placed on a waitlist and offered a seat when one opens. You’ll hear where you stand within three weeks of applying.
What it costs
Clear costs, and help for those who need it
Delegate registration
Your place at the Assembly and in the Delegate Hub.
Caring For Others scholarship
If you live in, or represent, a community directly affected by poverty, you can ask for a scholarship on your application. It covers all of your Assembly costs.
Living in Saint Lucia
Community leaders from Saint Lucia attend at no cost. Tell us on your application.
Member delegations
If your organization is an IPF Member, your delegate pass is covered. Name the Member on your application.
Travel and housing: all delegates arrange their own, including scholarship recipients, so please plan for them. Approved delegates get hotel block rates and concierge help in the Delegate Hub.
How it works
From application to Saint Lucia
- ApplyIt takes about 10 minutes.
- Hear from usWithin three weeks.
- Join the Delegate HubYour one place for the program, hotel, travel and concierge help.
- Come with a commitmentDraft it in the Hub before you arrive.
Key dates
Mark your calendar
Questions
Good to know
Can I come with a colleague?
Each person applies separately. Tell us on your application who you hope to attend with, and we’ll review you together.
I’m with a Member organization. Do I still apply?
Yes. It’s how we get your details. Choose your Member’s name, and your pass is covered.
Can you help with a visa?
Approved delegates can ask for a letter of invitation through the Delegate Hub concierge.
What if I’m waitlisted?
Your application stays open, so you don’t need to apply again. We’ll email you as soon as a seat opens.
What does the scholarship cover?
All of your Assembly costs. It does not cover travel to Saint Lucia or housing during the Assembly.
Who do I contact?
Dr. Wesley E. Myrick, Chief of Staff, International Poverty Forum · wesley@caring4others.org
Applications are open
Apply to attend
Saint Lucia · March 18–19, 2027. It takes about 10 minutes. We read every application and will reply within three weeks.