A passionate group of young people in Tanzania is taking bold action to clean up and preserve public spaces — from the bustling beaches of Dar es Salaam to community areas in Kigoma. These initiatives highlight the incredible impact of community-driven environmental action in safeguarding natural spaces for future generations. Reviving Coco Beach, Dar es …
The LIVE-EX Project in Malawi has uncovered an exciting and often overlooked opportunity: the power of young people’s digital creativity for climate action. While many youths in Malawi spend hours scrolling social media or creating dancing videos, the LIVE-EX initiative has revealed a new potential — these same young content creators are eager and ready …
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Zimbabwe Workcamps Association (ZWA) is proud to lead the LIVE-EX project in Zimbabwe, connecting young people to climate action and sustainable development solutions. Under the mentorship of Ian Mugowa and Agatha Mubaiwa, and with coordination by Ratherford Mwaruta, the project is inspiring the next generation to take meaningful action for a greener, more resilient future. …
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Objective To train partners to use the Most Significant Change (MSC) technique for collecting and measuring project outcomes. Description Online Training by Francesco Volpini to use the Most Significant Change (MSC), a technique which involves the collection and selection of stories of change emerging from the local communities. A participatory technique, it relies on engaging …
In early February 2025, the European Youth Centre in Budapest transformed into a hub for reflection, foresight, and action. From 3–7 February, thirty young leaders and activists from around the world gathered for the IVS Study Session, organised by CCIVS in cooperation with Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations, ICYE, SCI, NVDA, and the Council …
Versailles, France – April 7–11, 2025The Voices for Change consortium came together at L’Ermitage in Versailles for the Global Reflection Meeting (GRM) — five powerful days of collective visioning, strategic debate, and solidarity-building within the International Voluntary Service (IVS) movement. Hosted by CCIVS and co-financed by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme, the GRM brought together 28 participants …
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This unique 10-day training is an invitation to become an Earth Artivist — using music and volunteer action to amplify local voices and influence global policies. Participants will: Provisional Programme Highlights Apply by 30 April using this form: https://forms.gle/X2VcnaatTNAvHfnu6 Read the complete call here: Call for Participants VFC Songwriting
Join us on 8 April 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM CEST for a powerful online panel discussion exploring the future of International Voluntary Service (IVS) and its role in advancing social and climate justice. This event will focus on how IVS can strategically engage in policy-making, decolonisation, and advocacy for systemic change. Date & …
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The 1st April we’ve officially launched this exciting new project! We’re happy to share with you a full overview of the project, including who the partners are, the upcoming activities, training opportunities, and much more planned for this project cycle. Take a look at what’s coming up and feel free to share any comments or …
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The Palestine Solidarity working group Statement The Palestine Solidarity Working Group of CCIVS has been meeting regularly over the past year, closely following the ongoing genocide and attacks on Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. This group seeks, in whatever small way possible, to support the Palestinian people as they endure unimaginable brutality. While …
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