Developing Nations Committee
Developing Nations CommitteeThe ACBS Developing Nations Committee links ACBS members from the developing nations to the bigger ACBS Community. The committee also wants to take ACT to developing nations where it hasn’t been introduced yet. The ACBS Developing Nations Committee has grown to include the following duties:
• Support ACBS members in developing nations, including training, clinical supervision, and research supervision,
• Support Chapters and Affiliates located in developing nations,
• Review the applications and select the recipients of the Developing Nations Committee Scholarship,
• Fundraising for the Developing Nations Training Fund.
We are always looking for new volunteers who want to serve on the Developing Nations Committee! We meet 11 times a year and ask that volunteers offer 2 hours a week of their time. This may wax and wane. The committee takes a perspective of utilizing Working Party approach where a committee member takes accountability and coordinates with volunteers not on the committee for a goal oriented, time limited project. Please indicate your interest here!
The 2026/2027 ACBS Developing Nations Committee
Paulo Bozza (Brazil) - Co-Chair
Daniel Granados (Mexico) - Co-Chair
María Gabina Porta (Argentina) - Incoming Co-Chair
Verónica Márquez (Colombia) - Incoming Co-Chair
Vanessa del Aguila (Peru)
Merve Funda Kırbaş Cankurtaran (Türkiye)
Norman Gustafson (Afghanistan)
Margot Osorio (Peru)
Wendy Shoesmith (UK)
Merve Terzioglu (Türkiye)
(This page was updated on 5/27/2026)
Developing Nations Training Fund
Developing Nations Training FundWe need your support!
ACBS is an international society but in many corners of the world it is difficult for professionals to attend ACBS conferences and trainings due simply to cost. The Developing Nations Fund helps disseminate CBS in the developing world and provides scholarships for attendees and presenters from developing nations to attend the world conference. We know that our members from diverse backgrounds contribute depth and richness to the organization and this program will lead to a better ACBS for all of us.
Often a very small amount of help can make a huge difference in their home country -- professionals often play a very important role in public policy and determining what kinds of services are available.
Every dollar/euro/yen goes to helping those in need -- not a nickel goes to administration. Since its inception 30+ professionals in developing countries around the world have come to the the ACBS World Conference, and several trainings have been held in developing countries.
Money collected for this fund is distributed by an ACBS Developing Nations Fund committee. Scholarships are awarded based on need and merit. Click here to see previous scholarship recipients.
Some of our recent scholarship recipients share what the gained from opportunity below!
Won't you help? You may donate via Paypal by using the button below.
Please note that this contribution does not qualify as a tax-deductible charitable contribution, according to USA tax law ... but it's a nice thing to do.