To mark this year’s International Day of Peace (21 September 2025), whose theme was “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” Service Civil International (SCI) has launched a new podcast series: Peace Conversations. Produced in collaboration with the podcast Talks&Cakes, this series explores what peace looks like in practice—through personal stories, activism, and dialogue. Each episode…
Over 46 participants from 11 different African countries representing East, West, and other regions of Africa gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, from 9 – 14 June 2025, for the Africa Volunteer Summit. Organised in collaboration with the African Working Group and supported by SCI’s resource mobilisation efforts, the summit focused on strengthening volunteer initiatives, sharing best…
This article has been written by volunteers at VIA (Vrijwillige Internationale Aktie), the Dutch branch of SCI. VIA promotes peace, intercultural understanding, solidarity, social justice, sustainable development and respect for the environment. What have we been up to this September? Artivism, Resistance Through Expression from Youth Act Netherlands – Olga Nefedova At “Artivism” on September…
Statement SCI joins more than 200 organisations in affirming that inhumane deportation rules should be rejected On 11 March 2025, the European Commission presented a new proposal for a Return Regulation to replace the current Return Directive. Behind the euphemistic name, the proposal outlines coercive, traumatising, and rights-violating measures premised on an imperative of increasing…
From SCI India The 146th birthday day of Pierre Ceresole has been observed by SCI India, West Bengal State Group, with immense joy and excitement! On 17th August evening we had a special evening retrospecting the life of Pierre Ceresole in presence of our local group members. More than 50 members of the group participated…
By SCI Slovenia This year at Zavod Voluntariat, we’re embracing an experimental spirit. We’re launching two exciting pilot projects that explore the crucial topics of emotional well-being and mental health support for young people. Project “How Are You Feeling?”: A Community-Led Approach to Youth Mental Health In a world where children and young people are…
By SCI Germany SCI Germany started a new international school project called “Global perspectives on climate change and classism”. On the 6th of August 10 young volunteers from 8 different countries arrived in Germany for a stay of two and a half month. They will support the school project which has the topic “United Youth:…
Voices of Volunteers Amazonia! The one I’ve always dreamt of. Big trees, the endless rivers, animals with the most creative survival strategies… I’m here, at last! Here we go for three immersive months in the indigenous Shuar community, where we will participate in various construction projects, teach English classes at a school, and experiment with…
Project of Partnership for Peace What happens when you mix art, activism, queer theory, and a whole lot of care in one room? You get the They/Them workshops — a vibrant, heartfelt, and mind-expanding series of sessions where we unpack queerness, challenge norms, and dream up better futures together. From discussions on language and identity…
We are happy to announce that NVDA will once again organise a World Peace Action Day on August 15th, a significant date marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. This initiative aims to connect as many ongoing workcamps and peace-minded individuals as possible, to reflect and act together for peace. August…