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LIVE-EX in Malawi: Youth-Led Climate Storytelling for Environmental Action

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The Impact-Stories (I-Stories) initiative, implemented in Chikwawa District, Malawi, by Community Focus (COFO), demonstrates how youth-led storytelling can drive climate awareness and action. The project brought together young people to engage in online campaigns, dialogue, and collaborative learning, while building practical skills in climate solution journalism. Building Youth Skills in Climate Solution Journalism Through I-Stories, …

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LIVE-EX in Kenya: Growing Green Minds Through Recycling and Creativity

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From 11 November to 5 December 2025, the Growing Green Minds project was implemented in collaboration with Jukumu Letu Organisation in Kenya. The initiative focused on empowering children through recycling, creativity, and practical environmental action. The project engaged children in hands-on sustainability activities designed to help them understand recycling, reduce waste, and become environmental ambassadors within their school and …

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CCIVS at the UNESCO Forum: Greening Communities through Volunteering Ecosystems

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On 11 February, CCIVS took part in the 18th International Forum of NGOs in Official Partnership with UNESCO, dedicated to the Greening Education Partnership and the role NGOs play in delivering sustainable impact. Day 1 focused on two connected themes — Greening Schools and Greening Communities — and brought together education leaders, researchers, civil society, …

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Executive Committee Meeting in Paris: CCIVS strengthens coordination and sets priorities for 2026

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The CCIVS Executive Committee met in Paris for a focused working session that combined governance priorities with relationship building. Some members had already worked together in the previous mandate, while others met in person for the first time. Sharing time face to face supported trust, clarified how the team will work together, and established a …

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Voices for Change Symposium on Environmental and Social Justice

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Pretoria, South Africa – 11–16 November 2025 The “Symposium on Environmental and Social Justice” took place in Pretoria, South Africa, hosted by SAVWA (South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association) and co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union. The activity brought together 27 participants including facilitators Kate Curtis and Mzwakhe Vilane.  The aim was …

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Changing the World, One Song at a Time: The Voices for Change Journey in Kenya

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In a lush green-suburb of Karen town a group of young environmental enthusiasts and musicians from the four continents namely; Africa, Europe, Asia and America came together in Nairobi, Kenya for a 10 days workshop funded by the European Union and organised by the Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) to  deepen the understanding …

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CCIVS Statement: Gaza – A Genocide in Real Time

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As the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza deepens, CCIVS reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people and calls for immediate international action to halt the ongoing atrocities. The situation in Gaza has deteriorated to unprecedented levels: ● ​Mass Starvation: Civilians are being denied access to essential food and medical supplies, leading to widespread malnutrition and …

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Empowering Digital Exchange Through Community: SAVWA LIVE-EX Journey in South Africa

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At South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association (SAVWA), we believe in the transformative power of intercultural learning and inclusive digital exchange. Our partnership with LIVE-EX consortium members has opened dynamic avenues for empowering youth, bridging cultural gaps, and fostering solidarity across borders especially through the promotion of high-quality virtual engagement. Since the LIVE- Ex project’s …

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Cleaning Up Lagos: A Waste Management Initiative for a Sustainable Future By LIVE-Ex Team Nigeria

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Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, is facing a significant waste management challenge, generating over 10,000 tons of waste daily. Much of this waste ends up in landfills or littering the streets, posing serious environmental and health risks while hindering economic development. To address this issue, the LIVE-Ex Nigeria Team is launching the “Clean Up Lagos” initiative in April 2025, aimed …

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