Global connections for social justice
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.
“Let’s all be brave and creative builders of a much better and just world”
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: IFS Conference Sydney 2020
The conference will explore where we are in our social justice journey, what works, what skills and resources we will need and identify the most promising pathways to move forward as both a global movement and a force for local empowerment. Over three days, this conference will take us on a journey through ‘People’, ‘Policy and Practice’, and ‘Possibilities’ as we work towards a conference declaration focused on Social Justice that will go to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
News & Blog
Must Read: Special Issue of the Human Service Organizations
The article is a Special Issue of the Human Service Organizations: Management,...
“Get to know your board members” series : Staffan Lindqvist
“Get to know your board members” series: IFS Board Member Staffan Lindqvist...
Reducing inequalities through community-based empowerment : NGO Committee on Human Rights Meeting in New York
Dr Bobbi Nassar, IFS representative at the United Nations and Co-Chair of...
Upcoming events
IFS Europe Network Meeting 2020
05/04/2020
IFS Europe Network Meeting 2020 Sunday 5 to Tuesday 7 April,...
IFS Conference Sydney 2020 – Social Justice “The Unfinished Journey”
12/08/2020
Conference Name: Social Justice - The Unfinished Journey....
Locality Convention ’20 in 10 – 11 November 2020 in Birmingham
10/11/2020
Where: Birmingham, United Kingdom When: 10 - 11 November 2020...
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IFS Conference 2020 in Sydney (12-14 August) - Final Call for Presenters as applications close this Friday 28th February. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute toward the global movement to promote social justice. Apply Now bit.ly/IFS2020cfp
IFS board member and Organisation Alternatives pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse Executive Director, Mohammed Ennahili and his team at the forum on social justice organised at the Moroccan Parliament.
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