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Brief History

1997

Former missionary Ruth van Reken gathers a group of expat friends around her kitchen table in Indiana to discuss the manuscript she has written with sociologist David Pollock, Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds. They speak about the needs of families crossing countries and cultures and the idea of a grassroots conference is born.

1998

The first Families in Global Transition conference is held on May 16 at the Eli Lilly Corporate Center in Indianapolis. David Pollock is a featured speaker. Of the 85 attendees, over half travel from outside Indianapolis.

1991–2001

The conference moves to a small hotel in Indiana, attracting attendees from around North America and across expatriate sectors.

1999

FIGT is formally recognized as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

2004

The conference moves to Texas, first Dallas and later Houston.

2007

The TCK Research Network first meets during the annual FIGT conference.

2009

The first FIGT Affiliate group is formed in Boston.

2009

The TCK Research Network is renamed the FIGT Research Network (FRN).

2010

The second FIGT Affiliate group is formed in Seoul, South Korea.

2011

The first edition of FIGT Connections, the monthly FIGT newsletter, is sent out.

2012

FIGT redrafts its bylaws to become a membership organization with regional affiliates. FIGT Affiliate groups are established in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and The Netherlands.

2016

FIGT holds its annual conference in The Netherlands, the first time it has been held outside North America.

2018

FIGT celebrates its 20th anniversary.

2019

The FIGT conference is held in Bangkok, Thailand.

2021

FIGT hosts its first online virtual conference.

2023

FIGT’s Board spends time on strategic thinking and realignment. In the process they redraft the Mission and Vision for FIGT.


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