Who we are

The International Federation of Settlements and Neighbourhood Centres (IFS) is a global movement that connects community organizations that represent and respond to the different needs, strengths and aspirations of families and communities. Its mission is to build an inclusive global community by empowering, inspiring and connecting people who are working locally for social justice. Learn more »

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Announcements

Showcasing Youth Service Initiative

The IFS member “Youth Service Initiative” (YSI) was founded in 2006, with the goal of inspiring young people to create a culture of service through a one year volunteer commitment. Learn more »

Welcome our Newest IFS Members

IFS would like to welcome five new IFS members to our international network. They include:

Art Forum (Bulgaria), Cambridge House (UK), Learning Centre Link (Australia), Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (USA), and Presa Community Center (USA).

“Building Neighborhoods” Covers Federal Policy

Building Neighborhoods covers federal urban policy, with a focus on President Obama’s Promise Neighborhoods initiative and similar state and local place-based efforts. Building Neighborhoods is a project of United Neighborhood Centers of America. Learn more »

Meet the Newest IFS Board Member: Clare Gilhooly

2010 Joint Conference Updates

Complete Settlement Summit Conference Booklet Now Available

The Settlement Summit conference schedule, including descriptions of workshops, study tours, special activities and celebrations is now available on this website! Take a look at what’s been planned for this international gathering then spread the word! You are also encouraged to register on line for workshops and study tours. The workshop/study tour registration is included at the end of the conference booklet. It is important to note that you must first complete a general conference registration before completing the workshop/study tour registration. Learn more »

2010 IFS Conference; The Settlement Summit: Inclusion, Innovation, Impact

The International Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers (IFS) and University Settlement Society of New York are honored to partner with United Neighborhood Centers of America (UNCA), United Neighborhood Houses of New York (UNH), New York University (NYU), and several other New York City settlement houses to produce an historic international conference for settlement house practitioners and leaders, and like-minded NGOs, that work daily to create strong communities in local settings throughout the world.  To learn more, review hotel options and register click here »

Opening Night of IFS Conference to Showcase Settlement Talent

Join us on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 for Settlements Perform with a welcome from the Honorable Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of the City of New York. Learn more »

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Read » President’s Opening Remarks at IFS Europe Seminar October 22nd 2009

IFS offers special membership rate for new members

IFS is now offering a special 50% discount on new memberships. Any organization that joins IFS this year, before our bi-annual fall conference, will pay only 50% of the membership rate and it will be valid through to the end of 2011. Learn more »

2008-2009 Bi-Annual Review

The 2008-2009 Bi-Annual Review is now online. Read it now »

Planning Session Recently Held in Vienna, Austria

Click here and here to see photos from the planning session.

Become a V.I.N. Visitor

IFS members who are traveling to another city or country can now sign up to become a Very Important Neighbor. The V.I.N. Project has been designed for traveling professional and voluntary staff in an effort to promote exchanges and enhance networking opportunities. Learn more »

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