The board members of AYAFE Youth Organization, representing Service Civil International (SCI), participated in the COP29 event as observers. During the event, they participated in the conference and discussion sessions on climate issues and closely followed the processes. Although it focused on one main theme in general, the event was very diverse and dynamic….
This report describes in detail the activities carried out on the Island of Mozambique, Nampula Province between September 17 and October 2 of the current year. The activities carried out are part of the World Heritage Volunteers Program. Since the Island of Mozambique is a site declared by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage, the…
Pacifism, solidarity, friendliness, ecology, diversity and citizenship. These are the six values of SCI. This movement, now 100 years old, has witnessed many struggles and social changes and has also evolved over time. SCI advocates inclusiveness, equality and acceptance for all. So I was surprised to read, in an account of a volunteer project from…
Interview with Sara Vaca, an Equatorian volunteer living in Austria. The interview was conducted in Brussels during a CCIVS event addressing decolonizing volunteering. Sara has already produced extensive work on decolonizing volunteering issues with SCI Austria, and here she is presenting key ideas to keep in mind when working towards greater reciprocity in collaboration with…
In the spirit of regional understanding and cooperation 3 voluntary originations UVIKUITA (Tanzania), Zimbabwe Workcamps Association (ZWA) and South Africa Volunteer Workcamp Association (SAVWA) forged a partnership for a 40 days regional workcamp which started in Tanzania, moving to Zimbabwe and ended in South Africa.
This youth exchange emphasizes the interconnectedness of community and art, highlighting the importance of working together to create a more empathetic society. The main focus is on using creative activities to foster deeper connections with the environment and each other, to reflect, and to advocate for a sustainable and peaceful future. What is the aim…
This October, our branches, partners, and contacts had the opportunity to meet in person in Vienna for the Exchange Platform Meeting. This year’s meeting was graciously hosted by SCI Austria and funded by Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation via the Erasmus+ program of the European Union. The theme this year was “Youth, Volunteering, and…
We are proud to announce that SCI has become an official partner of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). This partnership reaffirms SCI’s commitment to peace and antimilitarism in the face of growing global threats. As part of ICAN, we will work within a strong coalition of organisations campaigning to abolish nuclear weapons…
Meet Emma, Constance, and Vanja: three long-term volunteers who have joined the community of “La Città dell’Utopia” and SCI Italia through the international programs “European Solidarity Corps” and Service Civique. Each of them brings a unique background and perspective, but all share a passion for learning, personal development, and contributing to meaningful projects. …
As 2024 progresses we checked in with our branches carrying out projects under SCI’s regranting scheme and are thrilled to share the progress they made. Funded through the EU’s Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values Programme (CERV), the Regranting Scheme supports initiatives that manifest the core values of SCI and the European Union. Always with a…