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: Coronavirus: The impact on Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centers and more.
The IFS Helsinki Office and members have been organising online meetings as an opportunity to IFS members to share news and talk about the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on community work and plans after the crisis. There have been two meetings so far. The first online meeting took place on March 31, 2020, and the second on May 6, 2020.
The next meeting will be organised by the IFS member organisation ASKOVFONDEN of Denmark. The meeting is open to all and more details will be communicated soon. Please contact Junias Kanyinda at junias.kanyinda@setlementti.fi if you are interested in joining the meeting.
Below you will find links and shortcuts to the main focuses of the IFS Office.
News & Blog
The Global IFS Newsletter 7/2020 is out!
The IFS Global newsletter is out! We have gathered information on IFS members...
“Get to know your board members” series: Susan Matloff-Nieves
In this "Get to know your board members" series, we have interviewed the IFS...
Center for Family Life in Sunset Park Brooklyn’s response to COVID-19
Shared by Siobhan O'Flaherty, Development Assistant - Center For Family Life...
Upcoming events
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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