11th International Conference of Community Psychology – ICCP 2026
ABOUT ICCP2026
Welcome to the 11th International Conference of Community Psychology – ICCP 2026, hosted at Lagos State University.
This year, we come together under the theme: ‘Gathering in the Motherland: Celebrating Lifeways, Ways of Water & Reconnecting to the Source.’ Our theme speaks to the enduring power of connection, no matter how far we’ve traveled or how much time has passed. Like water, which flows freely yet is shaped by its journey, we too are shaped by our roots and the communities we belong to.
This gathering is more than a conference—it is a homecoming. A chance to reconnect, to share, and to celebrate the richness of our collective lifeways. It is a sanctuary where ideas flow, traditions are honored, and the essence of our shared humanity is embraced. Here, you’ll find not just knowledge, but a sense of belonging. As you participate, we hope you feel the warmth of home—a place where connections are nurtured and new possibilities begin. When you leave, it won’t just be with new insights or perspectives; it will be with a piece of home carried within you.
ICCP2026 THEME
Gathering in the Motherland: Celebrating Ways of the Waters & Reconnecting to the Source
Water, the excellent nurturer, supports all forms of life, whether mythical or actual. Water runs through and shapes every landscape, enlivening the hills, the mountains, the forest, and animals of varied kinds. The power of water lies in its ability to shapeshift form for conditions. The rise of civilizations has always been inextricably linked to the successful management of water when there was either too little or too much of it, harnessing its power.
All ecosystems and cultures, through the movement of humans and goods, have often become identified with the societies they support. Is it possible to think of China without imagining the Yangzi, ancient Egypt without the influence of the Nile, Caesar's Rome, or Dante's Florence without picturing the Tiber or the Arno? It is impossible to think of the transatlantic trade and redistributing human bodies across Americans without Lagos, Badagry's “Point of no Return.
Water has always had a powerful hold over humankind. On the back of water, we have traversed and rooted ourselves in many places across the world. The 2026 ICCP will be a call to gather in the sanctuary to see where we are, where we have been, and where we are going as a human species, as planetary cousins. To reconnect, reconvene, and bring the power of our flows back to the communities of this region. To cleanse, care for, and grow together…as the ways of water.
OUR AIM
Our primary purpose is to present Nigeria as a formidable country and Lagos as an irresistible, accommodating host state.
We are confident that this experience will enhance community psychology research and actions worldwide, empowering practitioners’ strengths in pursuing fairness, inclusion, mattering, and well-being at the beginning of the new century.
We will introduce participants to some significant local initiatives whose principles and goals encompass community psychology values and methods and thus be able to share the African experience with all delegates.
The 11th ICCP is based on local team organizational ability, multiple experiences, and international networking processes of mutual collaboration and collective action that have contributed to creating the academic, teaching, and practical endeavors of the discipline in Nigeria.
WHY NIGERIA?
Reasons why we hosting ICCP in Nigeria
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To Introduce the Community Psychology Program to the Academic Community in Nigeria and Africa.
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The conference could inspire and motivate young Nigerian students and professionals to pursue careers in community psychology.
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The conference would facilitate the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and best practices between Nigerian community psychologists and their international counterparts, fostering global collaboration and thus promoting cultural exchange.
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The conference would provide a platform for other Nigerian psychologists to enhance their skills, learn from global experts, build professional networks, and find areas of collaboration with the international community psychology community.
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Hosting an international conference would bring economic advantages to the host city and country, such as increased tourism, job creation, and investment opportunities.
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The conference would help establish stronger connections among African community psychologists, promote regional collaboration and knowledge sharing, and encourage regional ties.
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The conference would stimulate research collaborations between Nigerian and international scholars, leading to innovative projects and publications.
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Successfully hosting the International Conference of Community Psychology would raise Nigeria's profile on the global stage, showcasing its capabilities and commitment to the field. This will increase the quality of the Nigerian profile on the global map.
