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 due to the coronavirus pandemic, The IFS Network and its members remain united and joined forces to keep communities together and services up and running. 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 on Democracy. November 5, 2021 at 03.00 pm EET. Registration at info@ifsnetwork.org 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
“Your Neighbour from an International Neighbourhood” series: ASKOVFONDEN
The Askov Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) with...
“Get to know your board members” series: Paul Sekfy
Where do you work and what is your title? I am currently Treasurer of the...
IFS Fostering Social Justice in Europe and Capitalization Seminar 2021
The IFS, its members, and partners continue to advocate and pave the way to...
Upcoming events
Webinar on Honour Related Violence
09/02/2022
Event Description Webinar on Honour Related Violence is part...
IFS Board Meeting
16/02/2022
Event Description The IFS Office organises 5 meetings a year...
World day of Social Justice
21/02/2022
Event Description On February 20, 2022, the world celebrates...
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