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Counterpoint Community Services Appointed as IFS Host Office for 2027–2028
Counterpoint Community Services has been appointed as the International Federation of Settlements and Neighbourhood Centres (IFS) Host Office for 2027–2028, keeping the international role based in Sydney and ensuring continued strategic momentum.
Safe Homes for All Begin with Community Power
Safe housing is a fundamental human right, yet billions face inadequacy and insecurity. In a joint statement for the 2026 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the International Federation of Settlements and Neighbourhood Centres (IFS) and the International Association for Community Development (IACD) call for urgent, community-led solutions that put people and power at the heart of housing policy.
COPAD GRANDS-LACS Shares Rapid Ebola Assessment
COPAD GRANDS-LACS shares a rapid field assessment on the evolving Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, highlighting community-rooted prevention priorities, challenges on the ground, and the crucial role of local leadership.
What Happens When We Listen
Deep listening and storytelling are not just preparation for community work—they are the work itself. Reflecting on lessons from Australia’s neighborhood center movement, Junias Kanyinda explores how listening to local stories reveals systemic patterns, shifts the focus from temporary rescues to “repairing the bridge,” and turns individual experiences into collective action.
75 Years of Community, Participation and Neighbourhood Action: Celebrating VskA’s Legacy and Future
In June 2026, delegates gathered in Berlin to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Verband für sozial-kulturelle Arbeit e.V. (VskA). This milestone highlighted three-quarters of a century of neighbourhood action, democratic participation, and international exchange, reflecting on the post-war origins and future of community work across Germany and globally.
Building Connections Across Borders: The 2026 Berlin International Exchange
In June 2026, community, neighbourhood, child and youth sector leaders from Australia, Canada, the United States and Germany came together in Berlin for an international professional exchange exploring advocacy, youth work, community development, civic participation and social inclusion. While international exchanges have long been a valued part of the settlement house, neighbourhood centre and community…
