IFS100 Conference & Locality Convention | Save the Date: November 9-13, 2025 We are thrilled to announce the IFS100 Conference in November 2025, where we will celebrate 100 years of the International Federation of Settlements (IFS). This year’s event will be extra special as we join Locality’s Annual Convention in the UK to bring together…

Meet the new IFS host office team from LCSA, Australia! Dedicated to global collaboration, they’re driven to strengthen communities through innovation, advocacy, and partnerships.

The 2024 United Nations International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) took place on October 7th at the ECOSOC Chamber of the UN headquarters, marking the 34th anniversary of this important global event. Dedicated to the well-being and prosperity of older adults worldwide, the event was a collaboration between the United Nations Department of Economic and…

Celebrating Community Spirit: Alppikylä Wins NBO Housing Award for Best Nordic Residential Area | WATCH THE VIDEO We are thrilled to announce that Setlementtiasunnot’s Alppikylä community in Helsinki has won the prestigious NBO Housing Award for the best residential area in the Nordics. This recognition highlights the organization’s commitment to fostering community spirit and addressing…

Nora Moran, from United Neighborhood Houses of New York, brings extensive experience in policy and community advocacy to the IFS board. Discover her journey and vision for the future of settlement houses worldwide. Where do you work and what is your title? I work at United Neighborhood Houses of New York, where I am the…

Connecting Communities Across Europe and the Mediterranean for Social Change | Download Our White Paper   The Euromed Federation of Socio-cultural and Neighborhood Centers (EFS) was founded in October 2022 to foster stronger collaboration between IFS members across Europe and the Mediterranean region. As part of the global International Federation of Settlements (IFS) network, EFS focuses on advancing…