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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…

LIVE-Ex, the Living Earth Virtual Exchange, is now accepting applications for its fourth cohort. The programme is open to young people and youth workers who want to work on climate and environmental justice, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. Participation is free. Over around six online sessions, participants discuss climate and environmental justice, design small

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

From 4–6 May 2026, CCIVS was represented by Katalin Miklós, a member of the Youth Committee, at the Building Impact through Volunteering and Non-Formal Education event in Prague, Czech Republic. The gathering also marked the 35th anniversary of INEX, bringing together partners to exchange ideas on strengthening volunteering and youth engagement. The first day focused

CCIVS, ASTOVOT, AJUDE, and ZWA, A logo is far more than a simple visual mark. It is the condensed identity of an organization expressed through symbols, colours, and design. Often, a logo creates the very first impression people have of an institution long before they fully understand its mission or activities. In a single image,

June 2026 The third cohort of the LIVE-Ex Earth Advocacy Mentorship Programme has spent months exchanging ideas across borders, building projects from the ground up, and proving that digital spaces can be places of real solidarity. On Tuesday, 30 June 2026, they are ready to show what that work looks like. We are hosting a

C-IVS Skills and YC Meeting in Paris | By Raksha V Shenoy K In the first week of March 2026 (2.03.2026 to 07.03.2026) I landed in Paris, walked into the UNESCO Building for the second time, but this experience felt entirely different. This was the first in-person meeting of the new Youth Committee (2025–2027), and

From 22 to 26 June 2026, Université Côte d’Azur will host the 5th edition of the International Digital Week in Nice, France. This five-day event brings together researchers, policymakers, companies, and international networks to explore the latest developments in digital transformation. The programme focuses on three key areas: digital transformation in education, digital innovation and entrepreneurship, and

What does international volunteering actually look like on a global scale? The newly published CCIVS Activity Report 2024-2025 gives a clear overview of how volunteering continues to shape communities, empower young people, and respond to global challenges. As a global network supporting international voluntary service, CCIVS plays a key role in promoting peace, social justice, and sustainability.