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Reminder: Settle Your IFS Membership Dues for 2025
A friendly reminder to all IFS member organisations: Invoices for 2025 membership dues have been sent, including any outstanding payments from previous years. If you haven’t received yours, please contact us at info@ifsnetwork.org — we’re happy to assist! 💳 Preferred payment method: Direct bank transfer is the most reliable option (details are on your invoice). 🌐 Online payment…
Neighbourhood Centre Week: A National Celebration of Belonging in Australia
In May 2025, Neighbourhood Centre Week lit up communities across Australia with a powerful message: “Stronger Together.” Hundreds of neighbourhood centres opened their doors for a week of connection, celebration, and community spirit. From city hubs to rural towns, the energy was shared — and deeply felt. Highlights included: Community feasts and storytelling circles for…
Candid Connections: A Space for Honest Conversations Across Borders
One of the most energising developments this year has been the growth of Candid Connections, our informal monthly gathering open to all members of the IFS global network. Held online on the last Wednesday of every month, Candid Connections offers a welcoming space for: Open, unfiltered conversation Peer support and shared learning Honest dialogue around…
Webinar | Dialogue that transforms — Peacebuilding in Action
Join us for the “Dialogue that Transforms – Peacebuilding in Action” webinar, organized by the Peace Ambassadors Academy of the Finnish Federation of Settlement Houses. This event will explore practical approaches to building peace through dialogue and promoting international solidarity. Join our online discussion with Nevena Radosavljević, a peacebuilding trainer and consultant with extensive experience…
Crossing Cultures: A Journey into Sámi Heritage with IFS
An Erasmus+ Cultural Exchange Between Finland, Norway, and IFS Partners In April 2025, a small group of IFS members and partners embarked on an enriching Erasmus+ mobility project focusing on Sámi cultural heritage and political priorities. Participants included staff and volunteers from the Danish NGO-Network for International Project Cooperation, joined by representatives of the…
Pentti Lemmetyinen Retires as CEO of Finnish Federation of Settlement Houses
Reflections and Insights: An Interview with Pentti Lemmetyinen, Former CEO of the Finnish Federation of Settlement Houses As Pentti Lemmetyinen retires from his role as the CEO of the Finnish Federation of Settlement Houses (FFSH), he leaves behind a remarkable legacy of leadership and service. For over three decades, Pentti’s work has shaped the organization’s…