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Introducing IFS’s New Host Office Team in Australia
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.
34th Annual United Nations International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP): A Global Commitment to Ageing with Dignity
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...
Setlementtiasunnot’s Alppikylä Community Wins Best Residential Area Award in the Nordics!
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...
Upcoming Events
Join Us for "Candid Connections"
A space for genuine conversations, collaboration, and support. IFS invites members and staff for informal, no-agenda online gatherings every last Wednesday of the month,
30th April 2025
FREE
IFS100 Conference and Locality Convention, November 2025
Participate in our annual conference to explore new ideas and collaborate with peers from around the globe on social policy development.
9 – 13
November 2025
TBC
EFS – Euromed Federation of Socio-Cultural and Neighborhood Centers General Assembly in Budapest
EFS General Assembly in Budapest (April 2-4, 2025) will elect a new board and discuss future projects. To learn more, please contact EFS@centres-sociaux.fr
2-4th April 2025
FREE
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Engage in discussions on sustainability and community resilience at …….
June 5, 2024
FREE
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