IFS - International Federation of Settlements and Neighbourhood Centres

10/09/2026

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30/08/2026

🌍 GLOBAL SCHOOLS ADVOCATES PROGRAM 2026 – FREE TEACHER TRAINING! 🎓🌱

👉 FIND OUT MORE & APPLY:
https://wp.me/p23f03-erC

Are you a teacher or school leader passionate about sustainability, climate action and the SDGs? 🌎

The Global Schools Advocates Program 2026 offers educators worldwide free online training, mentorship, teaching resources, a global network and certificate to promote Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). 🎓🌱

📌 KEY DETAILS
🌍 Online | Worldwide
👩‍🏫 Primary & secondary teachers
💰 Free
📚 10–15 hours training
⏰ 5+ hours/week
🏆 Training + mentorship + toolkit + network + certificate
📅 Deadline: September 18, 2026

👉 FIND OUT MORE & APPLY:
https://wp.me/p23f03-erC

💡 PRO TIP: No previous SDG experience is required. Highlight how you can use the program to inspire students and colleagues.

🚀 Want more leadership development opportunities, fellowships, scholarships & careers? Explore OFY:
https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/?s=leader
https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/?s=education

30/08/2026

46% of Neighbourhood Houses have been operating at a loss for three years.

This is not sustainable for the sector and a solution cannot wait. We need an urgent boost to funding to keep our communities connedted.

SIGN OUR PETITION: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/neighbourhood-houses-funding/

The petition closes Monday 31 August so please SIGN, SHARE, AND

14/08/2026

Check out the exciting work of our member organizations. Tinada Youth Action Africa and what they have in store next month

September 2026📍 Location: Kisumu, Kenya🇰🇪

14/08/2026

🌎🇨🇦 The TNC Open Doors Exchange is coming to Toronto!

This exciting learning exchange will bring together community practitioners, neighbourhood centres and settlement organisations from across the Americas to share ideas, build connections and explore innovative approaches to community development.

We encourage IFS members to take a look and consider participating in what promises to be a valuable week of learning and collaboration.

🔗 https://www.theneighbourhoodgroup.org/open-doors-exchange

We look forward to hearing about the connections, ideas and inspiration that emerge from this wonderful international exchange.

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The Neighbourhood Group Community Services is a social agency serving more than 40,000 low-income people and families in 30 locations across Toronto. With more than 1,000 staff and the support of over 600 volunteers, our free programs and services address the most pressing issues in our community: p...

14/08/2026

🌍🤖 Opportunity from our International Federation of Settlements (IFS) UN Working Group network!

Are you a young innovator, researcher, entrepreneur, student, or organisation using AI to create positive social change?

The United Nations University (UNU) Global AI Network has opened applications for the AI for SDGs – Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition 2026. This international competition aims to harness artificial intelligence to address global challenges and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This year's theme is:

📚 AI and Education: AI Transforming the Educational Paradigm and Enhancing AI Literacy

The competition is seeking innovative projects that use AI to: ✅ Improve education and learning outcomes
✅ Increase accessibility and inclusion
✅ Strengthen AI literacy and responsible AI use
✅ Address social challenges through innovation
✅ Advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and related goals.

📅 Applications close 15 September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for young people from around the world to showcase innovative ideas, connect with global leaders, and contribute to a more sustainable future through technology. 🌏✨

For more information and application details: https://unu.edu/macau/aiconf2026/competition

Thank you to our colleagues in the IFS UN Working Group for sharing this opportunity with the global settlements and neighbourhood centres community.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! 😊

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