Events and Opportunities
Connect, learn and collaborate through IFS conferences, regional meetings, webinars, workshops and member-hosted activities.
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Blog | Event | IFS Africa
Regional Mental Health Conference 2026 to Take Place in Kisumu, Kenya
The International Federation of Settlements (IFS) is pleased to announce the Regional Mental Health Conference 2026, taking place on 29–30 September 2026 in Kisumu, Kenya. Hosted by TINADA Youth Action Africa, the conference will explore the theme: “Voices of Experience, Empowering Healing: Advancing Community-Led Mental Health, Inclusion, and Resilient Wellbeing.” The conference will bring together…
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🌏 IFS Members Participate in International Community Development Conference
Several members and staff of the International Federation of Settlements and Neighbourhood Centres (IFS) recently attended the International Community Development Conference, joining practitioners and leaders from around the world to explore approaches to strengthening communities, social inclusion, and community-led development. A key outcome of the conference was the formalisation of a Reciprocal Organisational Affiliation Agreement…
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Creative Exchange Circle – First Gathering
We’re pleased to invite you to the first Creative Exchange Circle, a relaxed and informal space for connection, sharing, and creative exploration across the IFS network. 📅 Event Details Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026Time: 👉 Join the meeting 🌿 About the Creative Exchange Circle The Creative Exchange Circle is a small, welcoming space for practitioners…
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Communities in Action: Building Justice Together
Community organisations and settlement houses sit at the heart of our neighbourhoods. Every day, practitioners respond to complex social challenges, from funding pressures to shifting community safety needs. Yet, finding the time to pause, reflect, and share practical solutions with peers remains a rare privilege. To bridge this gap and support meaningful collaboration, IFS Americas…
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Event | IFS AMERICAS | News
Did You Miss Last Year’s Annual Training Institute? Don’t Worry—It’s Back!
The Creative Center’s Annual Training Institute for Arts in Health & Creative Aging is here again, and this is your chance to join an inspiring and transformative experience! This year’s program promises immersive days filled with experiential skill-building, embodied learning, and applied discourse. Through a thoughtfully curated mix of talks, panel discussions, site visits, and hands-on…
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Celebrating 100 Years of Global Community Impact
Celebrate 100 years of IFS! Join the convention, support global impact with donations, memberships, and connections. Get involved today!
