IFS - International Federation of Settlements and Neighbourhood Centres

17/06/2026

Great to attend and support the 75th anniversary of Verband für sozial-kulturelle Arbeit e.V. Federation held at ufaFabrik in Berlin.

Wonderful to connect with staff from the IFA Host Office, colleagues across our member organisations, and board members from IFS and EFS - Euromed Federation of Socio-Cultural and Neighborhood Centers alongside 300+ supporters from the German network

Happy Birthday from all of us and thanks for having us at your celebration.

10/06/2026

🌿 Tomorrow: First Gathering of the IFS Creative Exchange Circle

A relaxed and informal space to connect, share experiences, and explore creative approaches in community work across the IFS network.

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕒 15:00–16:30 EEST

Whether you work with storytelling, arts, culture, theatre, music, or simply enjoy creative ways of building community, you are warmly welcome.

No preparation needed. Just come as you are ☕



Join US 👇
https://ifsnetwork.org/news/creative-exchange-circle-first-gathering/

08/06/2026

Junias Kanyinda shares personal reflections on Belonging.

Read it here

https://ifsnetwork.org/blog/reflection-%c2%b7-international-practice

08/06/2026

Our Mike is visiting our Chicago colleagues! Read all about his trip here. ✈️🏙️

A sharp, on-the-ground look at Chicago’s settlement houses and neighbourhood centres — and the mounting pressures of gentrification, immigration fear, funding competition, and clinical cost-shifting facing community organisations today.

29/05/2026

Thanks for sharing University Settlement Society of New York ❤️

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

📣 The deadline for the : United Nations has been extended.

🏆 The Awards honour those who are transforming their communities through creativity, innovation and resilience.

Apply by 31 May 2026: https://sdgactionawards.org
| UN SDG Action Campaign