InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington

The InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington (IFC) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1978, IFC is a small organization with a staff of four. IFC facilitates collaboration between eleven diverse faith communities: Baha'i, Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Jain, Jewish, Latter-day Saints, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Sikh, and Zoroastrian. Their mission centers around promoting interfaith dialogue, understanding, and a sense of community while advocating for justice in the DC region. IFC serves as a platform for faith leaders to unite and address social issues through coalition building, education, training, and advocacy. They also offer community resources and host public events such as concerts, award ceremonies, lectures, and public dialogues. IFC distinguishes itself through its commitment to bringing together a wide array of faith traditions to work collaboratively on shared concerns. Their diverse membership and focus on coalition building allow them to address complex social issues from a multi-faceted perspective. To learn more about IFC's work and upcoming events, visit their website at ifcmw.org.