Meet Emma, Constance, and Vanja: three long-term volunteers who have joined the community of “La Città dell’Utopia” and SCI Italia through the international programs “European Solidarity Corps” and Service Civique. Each of them brings a unique background and perspective, but all share a passion for learning, personal development, and contributing to meaningful projects. “My name…
As 2024 progresses we checked in with our branches carrying out projects under SCI’s regranting scheme and are thrilled to share the progress they made. Funded through the EU’s Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values Programme (CERV), the Regranting Scheme supports initiatives that manifest the core values of SCI and the European Union. Always with a…
October 7, 2024; one year after we are left devastated, horrified, shocked by the news and we keep strongly condemning the acts of violence perpetrated on civilians. CCIVS and SCI stand resolute in our commitment to the values of peace, justice, and human rights. We call upon civil society and governments worldwide to take a firm stance against this aggression, to speak out for peace, and to act in solidarity with those affected. We must stand together to demand justice and ensure that human rights and dignity are upheld for all. Without accountability, there will be no peace.
Read the full statement.
Last week, SCI Italy has hosted a seminar called “Stop All Genocide”. Fabrizio tells us his reflections on power, privilege and solidarity.
From 02–08.04.2024 three volunteers Jonas, Marlene und Anna from SCI Germany had the opportunity to travel to Herentals, Belgium to participate in the training course “From Conflict to Collaboration: Building a Culture of Peace in Diverse Communities”. The course gathered 28 participants from 10 countries and many more nationalities. The training is a part of…
Hello everyone! I’m Konstantinos, the new project volunteer here at SCI’s International Secretariat. I come from the land of philosophy, olives, and political scandals, also known as Greece, and I have a great love for exploring new places and ideas. I studied social policy in Athens and later delved into cultural sociology during my master’s…
Hello everyone, it’s Rémi, from France. Having just completed my Master’s degree in politics and international cooperation, I’m now proud to join the SCI-IS team as a volunteer. I’ve been involved with many NGOs and charities during my studies, but SCI will be my first long-term experience with an international organisation.I’d like to make the…
Vern Cork was a co-founder of IVP-AU (International Volunteers for Peace – Australia). Vern was an author, translator, librarian, teacher and fount of knowledge on Balinese history, religion, art and culture. In his last years he lived in Bali, in a beautiful though neglected resort that was set up in the old style of a…
The Asian Platform Meeting (APM) is an annual meeting and program organised in Asia to accommodate SCI Asian branches and for them to face common challenges together. This meeting also aims to strengthen cooperation among SCI Asian branches in the future. This year, APM was successfully organised by SCI India – Karnataka Group in Bangalore,…
Hello! After spending some time in higher education (maybe too much time), I find myself wondering once again what to do with my life. I studied international human rights law and politics and sociology and all I knew was that I wanted to use this in some way. I was starting to question if I…