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The International Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers (IFS) is a global movement of more than 11000 member associations that include multi-purpose, community-based organizations across the world.
Mission, Vision & Strategy - IFS
Create a strategic plan for IFS fundraising. Develop efficient and consistent structure for IFS administration. Create 1-2 common webinars per year about current phenomena, dedicated to the board.
Members - IFS
Many of our members are federations or membership associations, all of whom become non-voting members of IFS. Federations and associations are designated as such with an asterisk. Altogether, IFS has more than 11,000 members all over the globe.
History - IFS
Today, IFS members represent thousands of local organizations in more than 30 countries, ranging from small self-help groups to large agencies. They are active across the full range of social, economic, cultural, educational and environmental needs in their communities.
Here’s how the power of networking builds the Settlement House …
The IFS board vetted and supported the partnership, and four US settlement houses volunteered to host Fellows in 2019, three in NYC and one in Cleveland, Ohio. A total of X amazing NGO leaders worked with our teams and learned from our movement for four months, from September to December 2019.
IFS International Conference 11.-14.5.2023 Lille France - IFS
The IFS International Conference 2023 will take place in Lille, France. Theme: Democracy and Social Justice . The conference will be organized in conjunction with the French Federation’s 9th Congress and 100th Anniversary .
Meet Nora Moran: Director of Policy and Advocacy - IFS
Oct 24, 2024 · 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.
“Get to know your board members” series: Sunday Ofili Ibobor - IFS
During this period, I started advocating for the establishment of the University of Lagos – Makoko Neighbourhood House in Lagos State and Chibok Neighbourhood House in Bornu State. Describe what you do
Leader to Leader: Susan Stamler on the evolution of the settlement ...
In this interview conducted by Greg Bergman of New York Nonprofit Media talked about the evolution of the settlement house movement, the fight to ensure that local nonprofits are paid on time and in full by city government, and how to balance “troubleshooting and troublemaking”.
Webinar on World Health Day - IFS
The IFS Office and Fordham University of New York invite you to join the conversation around health issues with Dr. Rahbel Rahman from Fordham University, New York, NY and Sunday Ibobor, IFS Board Member and Director of Umuebu Neighbourhood House, Nigeria.