TORONTO CONFERENCE October 2008
The 10thAbbeyfield International Convention took place in Toronto, Canada from Saturday 18th October to Monday 20th October 2008.
Attended by over 100 delegates from all over the world, a full report of the conference is posted on the website in the 'about us' /
current projects' section.
Objectives of the Convention
w To review where the Abbeyfield movement stands in providing housing, support and care for older people around the world.
w To consider alternative ideas within national societies for the creation and funding of new Abbeyfield houses and local societies.
w To provide an opportunity for existing and prospective Abbeyfielders, particularly those in Canada, to share experiences of Abbeyfield operations and development in different countries.
w To consider the role of the Abbeyfield International office in supporting member national societies and in promoting the international development of Abbeyfield
w To attract interested people of influence and means to join the Abbeyfield movement. (e.g. bankers, funders, donors, partners, governments etc.
w To focus on Abbeyfield Development in North America, and the opportunities offered by the ‘Life Lease’ model.
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