The International Poverty Forum (IPF) announced that its 2027 Annual Assembly and Think Tank will convene in Saint Lucia from March 19–21, 2027. This marks the first time the organization will hold its flagship global gathering in the Caribbean. The event is hosted in partnership with the government and people of Saint Lucia, aiming to address poverty through measurable action rather than dialogue alone.

Dr. Eslene Richmond-Shockley, Founder of the International Poverty Forum and Founder and CEO of Caring For Others, Inc., emphasized the shared commitment to moving beyond conversation. The assembly will bring together heads of state, ministers, faith leaders, philanthropic partners, and community practitioners. The goal is to replace awareness with outcomes and pledges with "Shockley Solutions"—time-bound commitments across food, clothing, housing, health, education, and economic empowerment.

The IPF Think Tanks will serve as working sessions where leaders align on priorities and accept country-specific assignments. These sessions are designed to produce solutions that can be implemented, tracked, and replicated. The choice of Saint Lucia highlights the region's intersection of climate vulnerability, economic fragility, and human resilience.

"Poverty is not an identity; it is a disease that can be eradicated when the world works together," said Dr. Eslene Richmond-Shockley. She expressed honor in being welcomed by Saint Lucia and noted the region's lessons in resilience. The partnership reflects IPF’s belief that progress is built with communities, not for them.

Additional program details and registration opportunities will be available in mid-October 2026. For more information, the organization directs interested parties to its official website. The International Poverty Forum, founded in 2017 and based in Atlanta, operates as a program of Caring For Others, Inc., focusing on actionable strategies to reduce poverty worldwide.