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Ahead of the International Day of Education on 24 January, the IFS Communication Manager Junias Kanyinda made the following statement: “As we celebrate the International Day of Education, I want to reflect on the importance of Education in our...

We will be expanding the list of speakers and presenters, including their names and brief biographies as we go. Stay tuned for more updates.  REGISTER HERE Paul Sekfy, Board member IFS and  LCSA in New South Wales Australia. Theme: Neighborhood...

The "On the humanity's side" award 2022 goes to the Finnish hip-hop artist Paleface. The Finnish hip-hop artist Matti Miettinen known as Paleface received the prize during the Settlement days event organised by the Finnish Federation of Settlement...

Where do you work and what is your title? I am the Head of Mobilization and Narrative Strategies at Pillsbury United Communities in Minneapolis. Briefly summarize your background. I was born and raised in the Twin Cities and moved back here in 2015...

The Board of Directors of the International Settlement Federation met in Oradea, Romania, from September 26-30. The meeting was organised by IFS member Women´s Organization of Bihor. The IFS Board members could not meet for three years due to the...

During its Board Meeting in Romania, the IFS representatives witnessed the work and effort to support Ukrainian refugees and their families. Although the country is not rich, Romania has done its best to help support refugees. There are currently...

The IFS President Pentti Lemmetyinen, and Staffan Lindqvist, IFS Executive Director, were given honorary awards for their performance and value to the IFS work. Pentti Lemmetyinen was elected as the head of the IFS in 2016 and is also CEO of the...

Adair Mosley, former IFS Board member of the IFS is leaving Pillsbury United Communities and is replaced at the IFS Board by his colleague Kenzie O’Keefe, Head of Mobilization and Narrative Strategies at PUC. Kenzie O’Keefe oversees a team of...

The IFS Helsinki Office is working on a possible partnership with the We Foundation, a Finnish organization that focuses on improving the social equity of children, youth and families – through technology. ​More information about this partnership...

The IFS Helsinki office is pleased to inform its members that the 2022 Face-to-Face Board of Directors will take place in Oradea, Romania, during the "Bridge of Friendship" conference hosted by the IFS member organization Women's Organization of...