Voices for Change

EmpowerEU Online Summit: join the closing advocacy event of Voices for Change!

On 22 September 2026, the Voices for Change project will hold its closing advocacy event, the EmpowerEU Online Summit, bringing together young people, volunteers, civil society organisations, artists and policy stakeholders from across the world. At the heart of the Summit will be concrete advocacy asks from local communities in countries including Ecuador, Turkey, Palestine…

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Three CCIVS Initiatives Recognised for Advancing a Culture of Peace in Africa

CCIVS is proud to announce that three of its initiatives have been recognised as contributions to Advancing a Culture of Peace in Africa, within the framework of the Joint Initiative of UNESCO’s Division for Priority Africa Coordination and the NGO–UNESCO Liaison Committee. The recognised initiatives are the Living Earth (LIVE 2026) Campaign: Africa-Focused Activities, the

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From local communities to international tables: Voices for Change meets in Palermo

Palermo, Italy | 6-10 July 2026 The Voices for Change (VFC) Final Partnership Meeting brought partners together in Palermo from 6 to 10 July, hosted by InformaGiovani, a youth organisation working on human rights, social inclusion and active citizenship in the city. The meeting gathered partners from 8 countries, including representatives of local communities from

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CCIVS at the UNESCO Forum: Greening Communities through Volunteering Ecosystems

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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Voices for Change Symposium on Environmental and Social Justice

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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Join the Upcoming Symposium on Environmental and Social Justice

A Call to Youth, Activists, and Change-Makers On 13 November 2025, Pretoria will host the Symposium on Environmental and Social Justice, organised by CCIVS (Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service) within the framework of the Voices for Change project, co-funded by the European Union. The event will also be accessible online, opening participation to a

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

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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Global Reflection Meeting: Charting the Future of IVS through Decolonised Dialogue

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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Call for Participants : Earth Artivists Training and Songwriting Workshop

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

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Kick-off meeting: let’s start with Voices for Change

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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