Beyond the Savior Complex: Working and Serving Together https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdeiAEe6S08
The Faith and International Development Conference (FIDC) is held every February at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a goal of creating a space for sharing ideas and exploring passions among students and professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. Participation in the conference has grown to over 300 students, faculty leaders, and organization representatives. They come together t
06/29/2021
Due to the recent elimination of the global development studies program at Calvin, we are sorry to announce that this conference has been cancelled. We wanted to thank all those who walked alongside us through this process and those who have supported FIDC in the past.
06/12/2021
The first annual TDC will be held at Calvin University on November 11-13, 2021. With a brand new conference, we have a brand new logo! Thank you, Brenna, for creating this graphic design.
06/01/2021
We are so excited to announce that FIDC is coming back with a reimagined purpose... and a new name! Follow us for continuing updates and opportunities to get involved
To all sponsors and attendees of the Faith & International Development Conference:
Thank you for your support of the FIDC over the last 14 years. Past directors and conference mentors have enjoyed seeing everyone make their way to Michigan each February to deepen their understanding of development and make connections with other schools and nonprofits.
As you may have guessed by now, there will not be a FIDC 2020. This gap year will allow the FIDC team some time to re-evaluate how the conference is to be structured so it can best benefit attendees, sponsors, and speakers.
Some big changes may include a new conference name, as well as a different weekend during which the conference will be held. We'll be sure to update our page with these important changes so you know when to mark your calendars!
We are excited for an event that can reach a larger audience and invites students from all over the country to learn how they can serve God through development. Thank you for your continued commitment and we’ll see you at the next conference!
02/09/2019
Day 2 of FIDC is almost done! A big thanks goes out to everyone that participated. We are additionally thankful and blessed for such great sponsors. We can’t wait for you to join us on Day 3!
02/07/2019
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow at 6:00pm in the Calvin College Chapel for our opening session! We will hear Carol Bremer-Bennett's plenary talk, "Beyond the golden rule: don't do for others what they can do for themselves."
It is not too late to register! Registration will be open from 3:00-5:00pm in the CFAC lobby, so make sure you check in, and get your cute conference mug then.
See you guys soon!!!
02/01/2019
Our conference mugs and stickers have arrived! If you want one of these but haven't yet registered for the 2019 FIDC, you can get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/y7mdpag4
A link to our complete conference program is now available on our website. Check it out right here: https://tinyurl.com/ya6sfp2b
We hope to see you on Thursday!
Hear from students about the 2019 Faith and International Development Conference and the new events we are hosting this year!
Register now for FIDC 2019: https://calvin.edu/events/fidc/index.html
01/25/2019
The documentary play SEVEN tells the true stories of seven women who bravely fought for the well-being of women, families, and children around the globe. FIDC has chosen to put on SEVEN to highlight the work of women in their indigenous communities that spoke out about injustices to combat the narrative that the savior complex often portrays.
Here is a sneak peek of our first promotional photos for this powerful play!
SEVEN is being directed by Emily Wetzel, a Calvin '16 theater grad. The February 9th matinee showing is open to the general public - we hope to see you there!
01/23/2019
We are excited to announce another one of our primary sponsors for this year's conference, meet Wheaton College Graduate Program!
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Wheaton College Graduate Program's mission is to form servant scholars and leaders through exceptional graduate programs for Christ and His Kingdom.
The Wheaton College Graduate School offers doctoral and master’s degree programs in the areas of psychology, education, ministry, leadership, and bible/theology. Each program is designed to provide excellent training in theory and praxis from a distinctly Christian perspective.
We are thankful for Wheaton College Graduate School's sponsorship this year!
01/18/2019
We are excited to announce another one of our primary sponsors for this year's conference, meet The Salvation Army World Service Office
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SAWSO serves as a dedicated resource committed to responding to the global interests of The Salvation Army USA by:
• Developing sustainable solutions to poverty, disease, and despair in global communities.
• Cultivating increased organizational capacity within Salvation Army's units worldwide.
• Introducing sustainability models that grow financial independence.
• Demonstrating an empowering culture of grace and trust towards everyone they serve.
We are thankful for The Salvation Army World Service Office's sponsorship this year!
