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About the International Federation of Settlements
The International Federation of Settlements Houses and Neighborhood Centers (IFS) is a global network dedicated to empowering communities through collaboration and shared knowledge. Our mission is to create a more inclusive and equitable world by connecting community centers and settlements worldwide. We envision a future where every community has the resources and support needed to thrive, fostering peer support and innovation across borders.
Discover how we connect communities worldwide to foster innovation and shape social policies for a better future.
Our Initiatives and Activities
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Latest News and Updates
Settlement Leaders Meet Parliament: Addressing Finland’s Social Challenges Together
Settlement Neighbourhood Houses possess a unique ability to quickly identify and respond to people’s needs. On September 4th, 2024, leaders from the Finnish Federation of Settlement Houses (Setlementtiliitto) hosted a key event at the Finnish Parliament in Helsinki,...
Online Conference: Micropolis – The Power of Local Community
Join Our Free Online Conference: Micropolis – The Power of Local Community | DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEBOOK Date: 12th September (Thursday)Time: 11:00 AM (Polish/Danish Time) / 12:00 PM (Finnish Time) Registration: Sign up here All rresentations will be in English. We warmly...
Empowering Communities: Launch of the ADDED Tool & Micropolis Guidebook
We're excited to invite you to be part of two groundbreaking initiatives designed to strengthen communities across Europe | Oct. 29. ADDED Community Values brings together partners from Denmark, Latvia, and Norway to promote active citizenship, social inclusion, and...
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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