As a part of this year's gathering, AVP-International will also be conducting workshops and business.
Thursday, May 22nd - Monday, May 26th 2025
(with May 21 and May 27 being travel days for arrival and departure)
To attend the AVP-International Sessions select Everything as your Registration type.
Visas
Some international facilitators will require visas to enter the United States to attend the 50th Anniversary Gathering at New York. AVP International members should approach their National AVP groups to request sponsorship and support for their facilitators to attend. AVP International will try to assist with VISA SUPPORT. Some AVP facilitators may need the attached letter to support their application for a visa to the United States. For further information contact Don McFee at president@avp.international.
Some AVP facilitators may need the attached letter personally addressed to them to support their application for a visa. For further information contact Maji Peterx at vice-president@avp.international.
AVP International days will feature:
Discussion on the way forward for the next phase of AVP International
Sharing Best Practices
Regional Meetings
Opportunities to connect with other AVP Facilitators
New York City Tour
A visit to Green Haven Prison
Tentative AVP-International Days Schedule
Tuesday, May 20 - Possible arrival
Wednesday, May 21 - Arrival (maybe a sightseeing trip to New York City)
Thursday, May 22 - AVP International program: Welcome, AVP International, Visioning and Future Planning, Impact of social, political and cultural forces on AVP workshops.
Evening -Cultural Sharing: traditional dress, songs and dances welcome
Monday, May 26 - AVP International program: Breakout Session: AVP Best Practices, Visioning and Strategy Development for the AVP Regions Gathering Closing.
Evening - Farewell Dinner.
Tuesday, May 27 - checkout
Notes:
AVP International will not provide scholarships for this 50th Anniversary Gathering. AVP International members should approach their National AVP groups to request sponsorship and support for their facilitators to attend.
AVP USA will only provide scholarships to AVP USA facilitators for Standard Registrations.
No online sessions will be conducted.
Other 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Other activities and events to celebrate this important AVP milestone are anticipated to be organized during 2025 -- within countries, within regions and globally. Information on these will be shared as it becomes available.