ABOUT
US
IAIS began in Malta as an informal group who believed that integration and sustainability should be lived in practice, not only discussed in policy. Since 2018, we have grown through youth exchanges, training courses, community projects and partnerships that bring together young people, migrants, youth workers, educators and civil society organisations. At the heart of our work is a simple belief: people should have the chance to belong, participate and contribute, whatever their background, nationality or life situation. We create spaces where people can learn from one another, build confidence, understand different realities and work together on issues that affect our communities — from inclusion and intercultural dialogue to youth participation, wellbeing, sustainability and democratic engagement. IAIS is a hands-on organisation built through cooperation, lived experience and shared commitment. We connect Malta with partners across Europe and beyond to turn ideas into meaningful encounters, skills, confidence and opportunities for people and communities.
MISSION, VISION & HISTORY.
HISTORY GALLERY.
Mission
IAIS exists to promote integration, sustainability and social inclusion through practical projects, non-formal education and international cooperation. We work with young people, migrants, civil society organisations and local communities to create learning opportunities, strengthen participation and support people to become more active in society. Our work focuses on areas where inclusion and sustainability meet: youth empowerment, migrant integration, intercultural dialogue, democratic participation, employability, social entrepreneurship, climate awareness and community development. Through Erasmus+, EU-funded initiatives and local partnerships, we turn ideas into projects that create meaningful learning and social impact.
Vision
Our vision is a more inclusive, sustainable and connected society where people from different backgrounds can participate fully, access opportunities and contribute to positive change in their communities.
We believe that integration is not only about adapting to a new place. It is also about belonging, participation, mutual understanding and shared responsibility. We also believe that sustainability must include people, communities and social justice, not only the environment.
History
IAIS began informally in 2018 as a group of iindividuals who wanted to promote migrant inclusion in their communities, promote environmental and sustainability awareness, and create intercultural opportunities across borders. What started as a small initiative gradually developed into an organisation focused on integration, sustainability, democracy, youth participation and international cooperation. In 2018, IAIS registered with Aġenzija Żgħażagħ and obtained its Participant Identification Code, allowing the organisation to participate in European funding programmes. This opened the door to wider cooperation with partners in Malta and abroad.
On 26 July 2019, IAIS was officially registered as a voluntary organisation in Malta under VO/1684. Since then, the organisation has continued to grow through Erasmus+ projects, youth exchanges, training courses, EU-funded initiatives, community activities and international partnerships with civil society organisations across Europe and beyond. Today, IAIS works with a growing network of partners across Europe, Asia and Africa.
Our projects bring people together to learn, exchange experiences, build skills and address shared challenges such as racism, exclusion, migrant integration, youth participation, poverty, employability, democracy, peace and climate action. From our beginnings as a youth-led initiative, IAIS has developed into a civil society organisation with a clear purpose: to create practical spaces for learning, cooperation and inclusion.
Explore our projects to see how IAIS puts integration and sustainability into action, or contact us to discuss partnership, volunteering or project opportunities.
