ABOUT
US
The International Alliance for Integration and Sustainability (IAIS) is a Malta-based non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing social inclusion, multicultural understanding, and sustainable development around the world. We bring together a growing network of NGOs across Europe, Asia, and Africa to collaborate on projects, training, and networking opportunities that address complex societal challenges such as racism, migrant integration, youth empowerment, poverty, and climate action.
Since our informal beginnings in 2017, we have strengthened partnerships and secured funding for impactful initiatives, including several supported by the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme. Our work focuses on fostering cultural diversity and peaceful coexistence, developing methods for conflict management and dialogue, and championing key areas of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — from quality education and reduced inequalities to decent work, climate action, and strong institutions.
Driven by cooperation and shared learning, IAIS strives to empower communities, build resilience, and contribute to lasting social and environmental progress.
MISSION & HISTORY.
Our Mission
The International Alliance for Integration and Sustainability (IAIS) exists to empower communities and forge a more cohesive, sustainable, and equitable world. We tackle complex social challenges—from migrant integration and youth empowerment to climate action and poverty reduction—by building powerful alliances. We believe that the most enduring solutions are created through collaboration, education, and direct action.
Our Story: From an Idea to an International Network
Our journey began in 2017, not in a boardroom, but as an informal group of young people in Malta united by a simple goal: to do good in our community.
Our first step was joining the SALTO Youth Network, which opened doors to international collaboration. Through early partnerships, we proved the power of a networked approach, leading to our formal registration with Malta's youth agency (Aġenzija Żgħażagħ) in 2018. The same year, we secured our official Participant Identification Code (PIC: 904838990) to engage with European funding programmes.
This groundwork led to a significant milestone: on July 26, 2019, IAIS was officially established as a fully-fledged NGO (VO/1684) under the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector. Our model quickly demonstrated its impact. In less than two years, the European Union selected five of our project proposals for Erasmus+ funding, a testament to the relevance and quality of our work.
Today, we are proud to coordinate a vibrant network of over one hundred NGOs across Europe, Asia, and Africa. From the Balkans and the Caucasus to Southeast Asia and North Africa, we are actively turning our shared mission of integration and sustainability into tangible projects and lasting change.
HISTORY GALLERY.
