- The Commission on Filipino Migrant Workers (CFMW), based in Amsterdam, organizes the first conference of Filipino migrants in Europe (Kerkrade, Netherlands), attended by ~180 Filipinos from across Europe.
- This marks a kind of “pre-history” for ENFiD.
- Sector-specific conferences follow, including a women’s conference that leads to the founding of Babaylan, the Filipino Women Network in Europe.
- The First Global Summit of Filipinos in Diaspora is held in Manila.
- Discussions begin among European-based Filipino leaders about forming a pan-European coordination body.
- A European regional conference of overseas Filipinos is held in Rome, hosted by the Filipino-Italian community together with the Philippine Embassy.
- At the conference, the “Rome Declaration” is adopted, laying the groundwork for a formal Europe-wide Filipino diaspora organization.
- Delegates from 14 European countries form an ad hoc committee, establishing what would become ENFiD.
- Shortly afterward, national ENFiD affiliates begin forming (such as in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Norway).
- On 8 December 2012, ENFiD launches a relief drive — ENFiD Bayanihan para sa Biktima ni Pablo — for Typhoon Pablo victims in the Philippines.
- ENFiD expands: new national chapters created in Malta, Iceland, Romania.
- ENFiD crafts its constitution and bylaws during a meeting in Malta, and elects its first Board of Directors.
- ENFiD members attend the 2nd Global Summit of Filipinos in the Diaspora in Manila.
- ENFiD begins mobilizing cultural and relief projects in various European countries.
- 31 January 2014: ENFiD becomes a legally registered entity in Malta.
- 11–13 July 2014: First ENFiD Annual General Assembly held in Madrid, Spain.
- New board meets in Paris, adopts a Five-Year Strategic Plan, and agrees to set up a permanent secretariat.
- ENFiD membership grows to 17 countries.
- ENFiD partners with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas for the Ugnayan Project: a “road trip” across Europe (Iceland, Denmark, Italy, Norway) to network with Filipino associations.
- ENFiD is represented at the 3rd Global Summit of Filipinos in Diaspora in Manila.
- Organizes its 2nd European Regional Overseas Filipino Conference, promoting engagement of Filipinos in Europe and their role in development.
- ENFiD-Ireland is created as a national affiliate.
- ENFiD holds its Annual General Assembly in Prague.
- ENFiD Conference (29 Sept–1 Oct) under the theme “Kung Sama-sama, Kayang-Kaya” (“If we are together, we can do it”) — focused on strengthening unity, cultural and socio-economic engagement, and youth leadership.
- YENFiD (Young ENFiD) is launched for Filipino-European youth.
- ENFiD holds a large gathering in Paris (19–21 October) with over 90 delegates from member countries.
- At this conference, ENFiD launches TALA, a talent competition as part of its “Arts, Culture & Sports” pillar.
- ENFiD introduces SENFiD (Senior ENFiD) to address the needs of older Filipino diaspora members.
- ENFiD holds its Annual General Assembly and Conference in London (18–20 October).
- During the conference, they hold elections for a new Board of Directors, and recognize Filipino leaders in the diaspora.
- ENFiD holds a Virtual General Assembly (due to the COVID-19 pandemic).
- ENFiD continues advocacy: e.g., campaigns against human trafficking of Filipino labourers in Europe.
- 16 November 2024: ENFiD elects a new board for the 2025–2026 term during a meeting in Prague.
- The new leadership includes Chairperson Marison Rodriguez (Czech Republic) and Vice-chair Jeffrey Morales (Germany), among others.
- 29 March 2025: ENFiD holds its 11th “Diaspora to Dialogue” (D2D 11.0) Talk Series in Athens, Greece, marking the first D2D event in Greece and discussions toward establishing ENFiD-Greece.
- At the Athens event, over 30 community leaders participate, signaling strong interest and mobilization in the Greek-Filipino community.
