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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

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

Colonialism not only disrupted societies—it devastated ecosystems. European colonial powers extracted natural resources from colonized regions like Kenya with little concern for sustainability or the long-term well-being of local communities. These practices were driven by the needs of industrial growth in Europe, often resulting in deforestation, ecosystem destruction, and other environmental damage. ICYE Kenya, as

Pollution and environmental degradation pose serious social and economic threats, directly affecting human health, living standards, and both local and global economies. Addressing these complex challenges requires innovative thinking and collective action. As Albert Einstein once said: “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” This

Kpalimé, Togo – In the heart of southern Togo, the women gardeners of Kpalimé are confronting escalating environmental challenges that threaten their ability to cultivate organic produce for their families and communities. Key issues include the drying up of watercourses, the spread of plastic pollution in rivers, and the silting of waterways, all intensified by