For over 10 years, Families in Global Transition, Incorporated (FIGT) has been the global leader in cross cultural education and training to support the entire expat family. FIGT offers information-packed conferences and year-round benefits through its Associates Program and expanding educational web site.

As the leader of a global network, FIGT promotes the positive value of the international experience, and empowers the family unit and those who serve it before, during and after international transitions.

FIGT believes in the capacity of the expatriate and repatriate family to transition successfully, and to leverage the international experience for all of its human and global potential.

To learn more about FIGT, or watch a short video with FIGT's founder, Ruth van Reken, click here.

Become an FIGT Member

A new membership program was launched at the annual conference last month. Become a member today! Click here to learn more.

2012 Annual Conference Follow-Up

Apple Gidly, FIGT Board Member and contributor to MyTelegraph published a blog post of her experience at the 2012 FIGT Conference, read below to get a taste of her experience.

At Home at FIGT | Apple Gidley

I’m back in Houston after an unforgettable few days at the Families in Global Transition (FIGT) conference in Virginia, my sixth such conference.  I know I am in danger of sounding stuck in the groove of a continually revolving record,  (I wonder if that phrase holds any resonance for anyone younger than 40) however, year after year, I struggle to find new superlatives to describe the energy that swirls around the halls like a whirling dervish on speed.

The most challenging decision each day is which sessions to attend.  I started with the pre-conference workshop offered by Elske van Holk of the Expatriate Archive, and Jo Parfitt of Summertime Publishing, both from The Hague.  Listening to these two women, passionate about recording the personal journeys of those on the expatriate trail, whether current or historical, brought home the importance of such stories. Click here to read more.

FIGT In the News

A Tribute to Dr. Anne Copeland

Dr. Anne Copeland has retired as the FIGT Program Director. At the 2012 FIGT Annual Conference past and present board members, and attendees honored Dr. Copeland with a farewell tribute. Below is the tribute speech past board member Lois Bushong presented.

Dr. Anne Copeland is the kind of individual who stays in the background while freely giving of her time and talents so that others can shine. She is one of the pioneers in the field of helping employees and families make effective transitions. She has a big heart. Click here to read more.

FIGT Bylaws

The FIGT Board of Directors have adopted an updated set of bylaws, click here to review them.

FIGT Featured Video

Watch a short video featuring FIGT's Founder Ruth van Reken, she'll explain FIGT and why it was started.