Who we are
The International Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers (IFS) is a global movement of more than 11000 member associations that include multi-purpose, community-based organizations across the world. We believe in empowering the people who work for social justice by connecting, inspiring and supporting an inclusive global community.Â
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âLetâs all be brave and creative builders of a much better and just worldâ
How to become a member
Our Membership spans the globe offering partnership for programs and conferences that introduce you to new networking channels.
Focus Areas: Social Justice, Democracy and Peace
The IFS Network and its members remain united in advocating for social justice, diversity, solidarity, peace and democracy around the world. Here are some of the activities conducted by the IFS Helsinki Office and its members to advocate for social justice, peace, and democracy everywhere.
- IFS Internationale Conference 2023 in France – SAVE THE DATE. Read more
- Project IFS Fostering Social Justice! Erasmus + EU Program 2021 – 2024 – IFS as advocate and provider for adult learning opportunities – 11 EU countries – 12 partners – 17 Projects – 1 Network. The project is funded by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Read more.
- IFS and members’s support to Ukraine – Youth Camps for the youngsters. Do you want to make a donation? Please go to Donation.
- IFS Declaration on Social Justice, published at the end the IFS International Conference 2021 in Sydney.
- The power of Community Across Europe – Locality Research Report: Research on experiences of the community response to the pandemic across Europe in 2020. Read more
News & Blog
The On Humanity’s Side Award goes to the Finnish artist Paleface
The "On the humanity's side" award 2022 goes to the Finnish hip-hop artist...
âGet to know your board membersâ series: Kenzie O’Keefe
Where do you work and what is your title? I am the Head of Mobilization and...
IFS Board meeting week in Oradea, Romania – Pentti Lemmetyinen’s Report
The Board of Directors of the International Settlement Federation met in...
Upcoming events
Using local schools as Community Centers webinar
25/01/2023
Event description Using local schools as Community Centers Time...
IFS International Conference 2023 in France – SAVE THE DATE
12/05/2023
Event description The IFS International Conference 2023Â will be...
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The Settlement and Neighbourhood Houses event are never boring! Today at Vuolle Setlementti ry Pentti Lemmetyinen IFS president and CEO of Setlementtiliitto gave the 'On humanity's side" award to the Finnish hip-hop artist Paleface for boldly supporting the right of men and boys to express their emotions. Paleface's popular song đ” is "Men don't cry" Miehet ei itke in Finnish language.
Greetings from the city of Oulu in north Finland where we are celebrating "Setlementti Days" #SetlementtipÀivÀt organized by Setlementtiliitto and Vuolle Setlementti ry .
So proud and happy to see the work done by the IFS board member Anne Babcock and WoodGreen Community Services for their communities. đâ€
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