It is with great sadness and regret that the IAHC Board has decided to cancel the 2009 International Association for Human Caring Conference scheduled to be held in Malta.  With the recent economic crises, here and abroad, it does not seem fiscally sound to offer a conference this year abroad or in the U.S.

This decision to cancel the Annual Conference was difficult and not made lightly.  We strongly value and believe in our international connections and to recognize and honor that, The Board decided not to hold a conference for 2009, if we could not make it happen in Malta.  We have also been in contact with another organization that cancelled their conference in 2009...so the global changes are affecting all of us. 

With that being said, we have a strong commitment to our global connections and we will be discussing the financial health of IAHC and how often we can be able to host conferences outside the US.  The Board will hold a retreat to discuss the ongoing business of the organization and develop a long term strategic plan. 

I am hopeful that you will continue to support IAHC during these difficult and challenging times.  Please feel free to contact me or any of board members with comments or concerns. 

Warmest Regards,

Donna Taliaferro, President, IAHC