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.
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Focus Areas: Social Justice, Democracy and Peace
Despite the hardship and challenges, 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 past and upcoming events and activities conducted by the IFS Helsinki Office and its members to advocate for social justice, peace, and democracy everywhere.
- 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.
- Webinar/Conversation about the “implications of the war in Ukraine:democratic crossroads in Eastern Europe”. Read more.
- Webinar on Domestic Violence. January 12, 2022, 03.00 pm EET. Registration at info@ifsnetwork.org Read more.
- 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
- Community Organizations Promoting Democracy and Peace in Europe Meeting. This part of the Peace event series hosted by the IFS Helsinki Office and the Finnish Federation of Settlements and sponsored by the Finnish Minister of Justice. Read more
News & Blog
Inception of the African Federation of Settlements(AFS)
The IFS is developing its activities in Africa by creating the African...
“Get to know your board members” series: Liz Lougheed Green
Liz Lougheed Green, CEO, Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British...
The IFS Network’s support and aid to Ukraine
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the IFS members have been...
Upcoming events
For You on Social Media Project – Tackling bullying and youth harassment on Social Media
08/09/2022
Event Description The "For You on Social Media" project is...
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Dear IFS members,
Here's your invitation to the webinar/presentation of the project "For you on Social Media" on September 8, 2022, at 15.00 – 16.30 EEST. Loisto Setlementti and partners carry out the project, tackling bullying and social media threat to the youth. Please share this invitation with the youth services and anyone interested in GBV or Digital Youth Work within your organisations. Please follow the link below for more info and the link to the online meeting.
For You on Social Media Project - Tackling bullying and youth harassment on Social Media - IFS
For You on Social Media Project – Tackling bullying and youth harassment on Social Media08 / 07 / 2022 | Conference, Event Event Description The “For You on Social Media” project is founded to a...Sharing one of the Centres sociaux et socioculturels de France favourites' from July 2022. Thanks for sharing, FFSC!
Témoignage. « Je refuse que mon fils ait une enfance sans vacances comme moi »
Mariétou Cissokho se démène quotidiennement pour offrir de beaux étés à son garçon de 8 ans. Mais, cette année, son maigre salaire ne leur permet pas de partir tous les deux. Témoignage d'une...Summer Stories shared by Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC - ANHBC Thanks for sharing, ANHBC!
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