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Join IFS Membership: Connecting a Global Community

Becoming a member of IFS means joining a vibrant, global network committed to collaboration, shared learning, and meaningful impact. With over 11,000 members worldwide, IFS brings together settlements and community neighbourhood centre federations, associations, and individuals who believe in the power of community to drive change.

Whether you’re an organization aiming to expand its reach or an individual passionate about fostering global collaboration, membership with IFS unlocks exclusive benefits, valuable resources, and life-changing connections.

Why Join IFS?

Membership Benefits

By becoming an IFS member, you’ll gain access to a host of benefits designed to empower your growth and maximize your impact, including:

  • Global Networking Opportunities

Connect with like-minded professionals, organizations, and industry leaders across borders.

  • Access to Exclusive Resources

From training materials to policy guides, members have access to curated tools and peer support that drive success.

  • Be Part of a Global Mission

Contribute to building a stronger, collective future through our community-focused initiatives.

  • Leadership Opportunities

Influence our global efforts and actively shape key programs and events.

  • Support and Mentorship

Exchange ideas, learn best practices, and grow with the help of collaborative support systems.

Membership Options

For Individuals

Join IFS as an individual member and make a meaningful contribution to our global community. Choose a membership level that fits your commitment and capacity:

  • Individual Member: €50 annually
  • Sustainer Membership: €250 annually
  • Leadership Membership: €500 annually

For Organizations

Organizational membership is structured based on annual operating budgets in Euros, ensuring inclusivity and fairness for organizations of all sizes:

  • Less than €500,000: €120/year
  • €500,000 to €1,000,000: €400/year
  • €1,000,000 to €5,000,000: €800/year
  • €5,000,000 to €10,000,000: €2,500/year
  • €10,000,000 to €20,000,000: €3,500/year
  • €20,000,000 and over: €5,000/year

A Truly Global Membership

Our members include federations and associations, creating a network that spans the Social Justice Sector, countries, and cultures. By joining IFS, your organization will stand alongside thousands of passionate members, paving the way for innovation, inclusivity, and impact.

Take the Next Step

Interested in becoming a member of IFS? We’d love to welcome you to our global family! Simply reach out to us at info@ifsnetwork.org for more information and guidance on how to join.

Together, we can continue to foster community collaboration and create a brighter, connected global future.

IFS Asia-Pacific

Membership list

Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association, Mt. Waverly, VIC, Australia (Association of 1,000 member organizations)
Linkwest, West Perth, WA, Australia (Association of 80 member organizations)
Local Community Services Association, Glebe, NSW, Australia (Association of 230 member organizations)
Sydney University Settlement Neighbourhood Centre, Darlington, NSW, Australia

IFS Europe

Membership list

ARCS Arci Culture Solidali, Roma, Italy
AskovFonden, Copenhagen, Denmark
Ahjola Settlement, Helsinki, Finland
Akaa Settlement, Akaa, Finland
Aurala Settlement, Tampere, Finland
Auralan Nuoret, Tampere, Finland
Aalto kansalaisopisto, Kajaani, Finland
Äänekosken kansalaisopisto, Äänekoski, Finland
Birkagården, Stockholm, Sweden
Finnish Federation of Settlements, Helsinki, Finland (Federation of 35 member organizations)
Fritidsforum, Stockholm, Sweden
Fyrisgården, Uppsala, Sweden
Fédération des Centres sociaux et Socioculturels de France, Paris, France (Federation of 54 member agencies, 1200 centers)
Fritidsförbundet för Barn o Unga med funktionsvariationer, Sweden
Henri Braakenburg, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Harjula Settlement, Lahti, Finland
Hämeenlinna Settlement, Hämeenlinna, Finland
Institute of Social Pedagogies, Moscow, Russia
Irena Leliugiene, Kaunas, Lithuania
Jyränkölä Settlement, Heinola, Finland
Jämsänlaakso Settlement, Jämsä, Finland
Joensuu Settlement, Joensuu, Finland
Jyvälä Settlement, Jyväskylä, Finland
Kalliola Settlement, Helsinki, Finland
Koskela Settlement, Äänekoski, Finland
Kurikan kanslaisopisto, Kurikka, Finland
Locality, London, United Kingdom (Association of more than 600 member organizations)
LSA Bewoners, Netherlands
Lister, Utrecht, Netherlands
Lunds Ungdoms- och Hemgård, Sweden
Luotolan Nuoret, Mäntsälä, Finland
Lievestuore Settlement, Lievestuore, Finland
MTU Hingekaitse, Estonia
Parkano Settlement, Parkano, Finland
Pohjois-Kyme Settlement, Kouvola, Finland
Mäster Olofsgården, Stockholm, Sweden
Nachbarschaftsheim Schoeneberg, Berlin, Germany
Neighborhood Center ufaFabrik e.V., Berlin, Germany
Rovala Settlement Association, Rovaniemi, Finland
Settlementet, Copenhagen, Denmark
Spelenderwijs Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Rientola Settlement, Tampere, Finland
Rovala Settlement, Rovaniemi, Finland
Rovalan Nuoret, Rovaniemi, Finland
Svenska SettlementFörbundet, Stockholm, Sweden
Settlement Louhela, Järvenpää, Finland
Settlement Tampere, Tampere, Finland
Settlement Kyröskoskela, Kyröskoski, Finland
Seinäjoen Settlement, Seinäjoki, Finland
Settlement Ukonhattu, Leppävirta, Finland
Toivola-Luontola Settlement, Kemi, Finland
Tornion setlementtinuoret, Tornio, Finland
Tunturila Settlement, Kemijärvi, Finland
Vaasan Setlementtiyhdistys, Vaasa, Finland
Vuolle Settlement, Oulu, Finland
Wiener Hilfswerk, Wien, Austria
ÉLETFA Segíto Szolgálat Egyesület, Debrecen, Hungary

IFS Latin America

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Somos Comunidad, Caracas, Venezuela

IFS North America

Membership list

Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, Milwaukee, WI, USA (Association of 500 member organizations)
Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada (Association of 8 member organizations)
Friendly House, Worcester, MA, USA
Goddard Riverside Community Center, New York, NY, USA
Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers Association, Cleveland, OH, USA (Association of 18 member organizations)
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement, Long Island City, NY, USA
Marie & Anthony Wagner, Crosslake, MN, USA
Mr. Joel Bronstein, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Northwestern Settlement Associstion, Chicago, IL, USA
Pillsbury United Communities, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Scadding Court Community Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
Syracuse Norteast Commmunity Center, New York, NY, USA
The Wagner Group, LLC, Crosslake, MN, USA
Toronto Neighbourhood Centres, Toronto, ON, Canada (Association of 35 member organizations)
United Neighborhood Houses of New York, New York, NY, USA (Association of 38 member organizations)
University Settlement Society of New York, New York, NY, USA
Woodgreen Community Services, Toronto, ON, Canada
Yvonne C. Olsen, Minneapolis, MN, USA